Their investigation brings the recently married Drake back into contact with Rose, the girl who broke his heart. And it also introduces Reid to Councilor Jane Cobden, the first woman ever appointed to the LCC – because it appears the kidnappers are a female gang, and radical supporters of Cobden’s aims.

Series 2 Episode 3 airs at 9pm on Monday 11 November on BBC One. To whet your appetite, here are ten teasing lines of dialogue from the episode…

» “It is a crew of women we hunt, Sergeant.”

» “He is American, and therefore lacking in manners or propriety.”

» “The ill-used women of this city could number an army.”

» “My girls. If any one of them is harmed, I shall slice you lip to tip.”

» “You think yourself a woman liberated and independent?”

» “I am their leader. They may not see me so mortal.”

» “You would do better to have a little faith in womankind.”

» “Life. It singularly fails to reward good intentions.”

» “At least I’d be under your lock and key, Inspector.”

» “I thought I was saving you, darlin’.”

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