Ashes to Ashes Episode #3.5 (2008–2010) watch online HD

Two loutish policemen, Litton and Bevan, whom Hunt knew in Manchester, turn up on his patch in pursuit of ageing comic Frank Hardwick,who has allegedly robbed the Police Widows Fund. However, when someone takes a pot shot at Frank ,Hunt and his team suspect that the visitors are lying. In fact he has evidence of their corruption and is fleeing for his life. With Frank safe at Luigi's Hunt takes great pleasure in playing the couple off against each other at a police gala.

This episode was broadcast on 30 April, 2010.

DCI Derek Litton (Lee Ross) mentions he has the Queen's Medal, referring to The Queen's Police Medal (QPM) which is awarded to police officers in the UK for gallantry or distinguished service.

Frank Hardwick (Roy Hudd) mentions Anita Harris (born 3 June 1946), who is a UK actress and singer, best remembered for her appearance in UK comedy films Follow That Camel (1967) and Carry on Doctor (1967) and for co hosting The David Nixon Show (1972) on ITV in the 70s. David Nixon was a magician known for using camera tricks during comic sequences on TV.

Ravi Shanker is mentioned. Ravi Shankar was an Indian singer and musician famed for his playing of the Sitar, best remembered for his influence on Beatles guitarist George Harrison in the 60s.

Gloria (Camille Coduri) refers to toyboys, a term first coined in the 80s for young male lovers of older women.

Gene (Philip Glenister) says "Thank you Litton and Large," another reference to UK comedy duo Little and Large.

Viv (Geff Francis) mentions new police guidelines regarding taped interviews. In fact, audiotaping of all suspect interviews was introduced in the wake of the Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the year after this episode is set, and became standard practice across England and Wales by 1992.

Gene (Philip Glenister) says to Litton (Lee Ross), "Morning Diego," a subtle reference to Argentine footballer Diego Armando Maradona who became well known in the UK during the 1982 world cup, known later for the infamous "Hand of God" incident.

Gene (Philip Glenister) says to Alex (Keeley Hawes), "Look at us two, Sapphire and Steel," referring to the ATV sci-fi fantasy series Sapphire & Steel (1979) (1979-1980) starring Joanna Lumley as Sapphire and David McCallum as Steel, which was about two mysterious beings who investigated forces disturbing the web of time.Created by writer Peter Hammond and directed and produced by Shaun O'Riordan.

Ray (Dean Andrews) says after seeing the stars, "Like we were bloody astronauts", which is sly dig at the ending of the final episode of US version of Life on Mars (2008), which was very much disliked by UK series co-creator and lead writer Matthew Graham. Later Chris (Marshall Lancaster) comments about Ray, "He was hallucinating earlier, thought he was Captain Kirk," referencing the famous US TV sci-fi series Star Trek (1966) (1966-1969) starring William Shatner as Captain Kirk. Also, Spizz Energy released the single "Where's Captain Kirk?" in 1983.

Gene (Philip Glenister) says "Oi! Olivier Newton Skelton," referencing Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer and actress who had a string of hit records in the UK from 1974-1976 including the UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 (1974), "Long Live Love", which came 4th with "Waterloo" by ABBA claiming first place. In 1978, she appeared opposite John Travolta in the musical US film Grease (1978). In 1981, she released the album, single, and video, "Physical" dressed similarly to Chris (Marshall Lancaster) in his body-popping gear.

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• Theme from Shaft - Issac Hayes
• Town Called Malice - The Jam
• Love Cats - The Cure
• Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
• Burning Down the House - Talking Heads
• The Sun Goes Down - Level 42
• To Cut a Long Story Short - Spandau Ballet
• Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
• Rockit - Herbie Hancock
• I.O.U. - Freeez
• Mama - Genesis
• Only You - Yazoo