Prime Suspect 1973

FRIDAY, 8.30PM, ABC The much-anticipated prequel to multi award-winning global hit Prime Suspect is finally here, and it promises to be as good as the original. It follows the early career of DCI Jane Tennison, the role that made Dame Helen Mirren a household name. In 1970s London, Jane (Stefanie

Martini) takes on her first murder investigation at 22 under her superior, DI Len Bradfield (Sam Reid). But her mother is anything but supportive of her career, and would prefer Jane follow in her younger sister Pam’s footsteps by starting a family. An interesting look at female ambition within the workplace.

The prequel to the hit show tells of Jane’s struggles when she joins the force.