Movie Description
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen
(2015)Overview
With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the first British policewoman being given the power of arrest, this film takes us through the remarkable history of 100 years of Britain's female police force. It explores the individual careers and ambitions of women police officers who, through their bravery and guile, were determined to succeed in a profession that never wanted them. It is a story about ingenuity and determination as well as law and order. A Fair Cop is a hidden history of our society, depicting a battle of the sexes that masked a battle for power.
Featured Crew
- Director : Martina Hall
- Producer : Martina Hall
- Cast : Sarah Lancashire
Cast
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleFair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen
Status Released
Release Information
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2015-03-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesIf Not Us Films,BBC Four
Genres
- Documentary






















