'Ashes to Ashes' Series 1 Episode Guide
The first series of Ashes to Ashes originally aired on BBC One from the 7th February 2008 to 27th March 2008. It comprised 8 episodes.
Episode 1: Deja Vue
Air date: Thursday 7th February 2008
Synopsis: When DI Alex Drake is shot and wakes up in 1981, she comes face-to-face with DCI Gene Hunt, the relic of old-fashioned policing she'd read about in Sam Tyler's reports. Alex thinks she's in a coma and needs Hunt's help to go after Layton, the man who shot her in 2008. She is confident she knows the rules of the game but with no contact from the outside world, Alex has to contend with a terrifying possibility.
Ratings: 8.04m (UK)
Episode 2: The Happy Day
Air date: Thursday 14th February 2008
Synopsis: It's the week of the royal wedding and CID is under pressure to keep the streets quiet. Realising she's tuck her for now, Alex is desperate for some escapism, going on a date with a handsome Thatcherite and making contact with he mother, Caroline. As bombs threaten to ruin Charles and Diana's big day, Gene needs Alex to stop being distracted and help CID solve the case. Guest starring Rupert Graves and Steve Strange.
Ratings: 6.99m (UK)
Episode 3: Nothing Changes
Air date: Thursday 21st February 2008
Synopsis: When a prostitute complains of rape, Alex has a tough time convincing Gene to take the case seriously. She's the lone voice in CID, and only the link to a recent murder victim makes Gene take the investigation further. The pursuit of the attacker takes them undercover to a fancy dress boat party but has Alex's determination got the better of her, and is her effort to prove a point masking her judgement?
Ratings: 6.72m (UK)
Episode 4: The Missing Link
Air date: Thursday 28th February 2008
Synopsis: When the body of a worker at a nuclear research centre disappears from the morgue, it smacks of conspiracy to Alex. Was Martin Kennedy killed because he had proof that the government was testing neutron bombs? Gene is adamant that the murder has simpler motives, and a link to Alex's mother gives him at least one suspect in an investigation that leads them onto dangerous territory.
Ratings: 6.63m (UK)
Episode 5: The Smoking Gun
Air date: Thursday 6th March 2008
Synopsis: Simon Neary is a gangster Gene has wanted to nail for years. When the team discovers that his latest deal is to obtain guns, the case takes on another imperative for Alex. Is stopping the guns a way to stop herself getting shot in 2008? Gene is shocked by how far Alex is prepared to go, including trying to persuade Neary's young boyfriend to turn informant. Would she put a civilian at risk? Guest starring Russell Tovey.
Ratings: 6.38m (UK)
Episode 6: Over the Hill
Air date: Thursday 13th March 2008
Synopsis: Alex thinks she's close to death and has to keep her brain alive by solving the case: a raid at a Post Office. Gene believes the culprit is Chas Cale, a blagger he crossed swords with years ago. When Chas claims he's too ill and too old, Gene reflects on whether he too is over the hill. For once, Alex needs Gene to be strong for her. She fears she can't solve the case alone and is desperate not to die in 1981. Guest starring Phil Davis and Asa Butterfield.
Ratings: 5.94m (UK)
Episode 7: Charity Begins at Home
Air date: Thursday 20th March 2008
Synopsis: Thousands of pounds collected for charity have been stolen, and the only lead is Gil Hollis, the man who raised it. Alex is sure that Gil knows more than he realises and that she can coax it out of him. But when Gene is humiliated on a TV appeal, he resorts to his 'fists first, questions later' method. Can Alex prevent Gene going off the rails just at the point when she needs to stay in control, and if she can't, will someone die? Guest starring Matthew Macfadyen.
Ratings: 5.89m (UK)
Episode 8: Alex's Big Day
Air date: Thursday 27th March 2008
Synopsis: It's the biggest day of Alex's life: the day her parents were killed. She believes that if she can prevent this from happening she can leave the prison of 1981 and get back to her daughter Molly. With Gene waylaid by a station inspection, Alex needs to use every ounce of her strength and energy to stop the elements coming together, throw a cog into the wheel of fate, and finally return home. Guest starring Geoffrey Palmer.
Ratings: 6.23m (UK)
Episode 1: Deja Vue
Air date: Thursday 7th February 2008
Synopsis: When DI Alex Drake is shot and wakes up in 1981, she comes face-to-face with DCI Gene Hunt, the relic of old-fashioned policing she'd read about in Sam Tyler's reports. Alex thinks she's in a coma and needs Hunt's help to go after Layton, the man who shot her in 2008. She is confident she knows the rules of the game but with no contact from the outside world, Alex has to contend with a terrifying possibility.
Ratings: 8.04m (UK)
Episode 2: The Happy Day
Air date: Thursday 14th February 2008
Synopsis: It's the week of the royal wedding and CID is under pressure to keep the streets quiet. Realising she's tuck her for now, Alex is desperate for some escapism, going on a date with a handsome Thatcherite and making contact with he mother, Caroline. As bombs threaten to ruin Charles and Diana's big day, Gene needs Alex to stop being distracted and help CID solve the case. Guest starring Rupert Graves and Steve Strange.
Ratings: 6.99m (UK)
Episode 3: Nothing Changes
Air date: Thursday 21st February 2008
Synopsis: When a prostitute complains of rape, Alex has a tough time convincing Gene to take the case seriously. She's the lone voice in CID, and only the link to a recent murder victim makes Gene take the investigation further. The pursuit of the attacker takes them undercover to a fancy dress boat party but has Alex's determination got the better of her, and is her effort to prove a point masking her judgement?
Ratings: 6.72m (UK)
Episode 4: The Missing Link
Air date: Thursday 28th February 2008
Synopsis: When the body of a worker at a nuclear research centre disappears from the morgue, it smacks of conspiracy to Alex. Was Martin Kennedy killed because he had proof that the government was testing neutron bombs? Gene is adamant that the murder has simpler motives, and a link to Alex's mother gives him at least one suspect in an investigation that leads them onto dangerous territory.
Ratings: 6.63m (UK)
Episode 5: The Smoking Gun
Air date: Thursday 6th March 2008
Synopsis: Simon Neary is a gangster Gene has wanted to nail for years. When the team discovers that his latest deal is to obtain guns, the case takes on another imperative for Alex. Is stopping the guns a way to stop herself getting shot in 2008? Gene is shocked by how far Alex is prepared to go, including trying to persuade Neary's young boyfriend to turn informant. Would she put a civilian at risk? Guest starring Russell Tovey.
Ratings: 6.38m (UK)
Episode 6: Over the Hill
Air date: Thursday 13th March 2008
Synopsis: Alex thinks she's close to death and has to keep her brain alive by solving the case: a raid at a Post Office. Gene believes the culprit is Chas Cale, a blagger he crossed swords with years ago. When Chas claims he's too ill and too old, Gene reflects on whether he too is over the hill. For once, Alex needs Gene to be strong for her. She fears she can't solve the case alone and is desperate not to die in 1981. Guest starring Phil Davis and Asa Butterfield.
Ratings: 5.94m (UK)
Episode 7: Charity Begins at Home
Air date: Thursday 20th March 2008
Synopsis: Thousands of pounds collected for charity have been stolen, and the only lead is Gil Hollis, the man who raised it. Alex is sure that Gil knows more than he realises and that she can coax it out of him. But when Gene is humiliated on a TV appeal, he resorts to his 'fists first, questions later' method. Can Alex prevent Gene going off the rails just at the point when she needs to stay in control, and if she can't, will someone die? Guest starring Matthew Macfadyen.
Ratings: 5.89m (UK)
Episode 8: Alex's Big Day
Air date: Thursday 27th March 2008
Synopsis: It's the biggest day of Alex's life: the day her parents were killed. She believes that if she can prevent this from happening she can leave the prison of 1981 and get back to her daughter Molly. With Gene waylaid by a station inspection, Alex needs to use every ounce of her strength and energy to stop the elements coming together, throw a cog into the wheel of fate, and finally return home. Guest starring Geoffrey Palmer.
Ratings: 6.23m (UK)
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