We must get to know all the characters in the programme, even the minor ones, like these below, as there may be questions on how they are represented. An example of such a question is in the latest practice paper:
We study representations of PC Prager (foreground below) and PC Lino (background) to provide
parts of the answer:
- the inclusion of PC Prager illustrates the programme's inclusion of strong women represents a time in which female policing is becoming the norm. The ensemble cast is attempting to give equal status to both men and women to reflect the values and culture of the UK in the 2010s. PC Prager is shown as tougher and stronger than her police partner Lino. PC Lino Moretti is an out-of-shape cop who is proud of his Italian heritage. He is Donna's partner.
- there is a brief interview with actress playing the role here
- In what scenes / ways does she come across as tough, decisive and capable?
- changing attitudes to masculinity can be seen in the sensitive side to Ryan Draper and through the weaker character of Lino. In certain scenes, both characters are given the opportunity to show a less harsh side to their characters through the way they interact with the public and their fellow officers.
- In what scenes are they represented in this way?
