It’s the tenth anniversary of Patricia and Raymond’s relationship. She thinks he’s got her a present, but actually he’s preparing to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday.

Teenage yobboes and juvenile delinquents crowd the station. Patricia cannot wait to get away from these disgusting kids. Unfortunately Fowler’s teenage son is visiting from his mother’s.

Here can be found all the problems that beset the modern police officer and Gasforth is no different from any other small station, just another part of the Thin Blue Line. The only difference being, ...