An ambitious police officer fresh from advanced training and just weeks from his dream job with the Flying Squad. His methods are questionable and he develops an obsession with clip joint hostess, Jeannie. It puts a strain on his relationship with colleague, Jon.
Young and Frank Taylor came through police training together and are eager to get to work. While they share the enthusiasm and hopes of the young, they are polar opposites in terms of character and ambition. Where Jon plays by the rules, Frank is much more malleable.
A mysterious character, Jeannie has high morals yet she is a prostitute. That doesn’t stop her having a healthy way of looking at life and who she is. We don’t know where she comes from or what her background is – she’s a soft and vulnerable character despite her tough facade.
Life hasn’t treated Porter well since national service. A civvy job doesn’t come easily to a man with a borstal record. Seven years in prison have isolated him even more and a life of crime seems to be his only option. A big job is planned and this time Billy will use a shooter.
Meehan works as a casual reporter for one of the Fleet Street tabloids. His quest for a full-time job is rebuffed by his editor. His continuing battle with his sexuality leads him to haunt public toilets in search of a connection. But his desire is always overcome by his innate self-disgust.
Billy’s mum, Lily is working class, low in confidence, low in self-esteem, and embarrassed about a son who is always in trouble. She is totally unable to stand up to him when he gets too much for her but she loves Billy and he’s all she’s got. She knows in her heart that he’s bad news.
