The Responder

20222 seriesEntertainment / Detective
Available on
BBC One

Urgent response officer Chris Carson has been tasked with working a series of night shifts on his beat in Liverpool. It's a high pressure, relentless night-time world where his survival now depends on the rookie partner he's been forced to take on. Chris has more than the job to worry about, as his personal life has been hit by crisis, and he is morally compromised in his work. As he struggles to keep a grip on his mental health, a path to redemption appears in the form of a young heroin addict.

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Episode 1The Responder

Episode 1. Chris is trying to go straight, but then Debs asks him to stop the car of a top dealer. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Chris and Rachel are blackmailed by a top dealer, only for Jodie to offer them a way out. Contains strong language.

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Desperate to get a day job, Chris agrees to help Franny find someone he’s looking for. Contains very strong language.

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Chris has to stay ahead of Franny whilst deciding what to do with his encro phone. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Chris’s first job for Franny – find Casey. But is Chris going to deliver her? Contains some upsetting scenes.

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