Interview with Hannah McLean who plays Jen Robinson in Blue Lights(Image: BBC/Gallagher Films/Two Cities Television)OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY BBC One Who is Jen Robinson and how does she fit into the story? Did you have weapons training? During the prep period we had someone come in to show us how to use the firearms. We didn’t have to know how to use them exactly but it was essential to know how to hold them, and look like we knew how to use them and that included using handguns and semiautomatic rifles. It felt so odd to hold a gun. I’ve lived in England for ten years now and patrol police over here don’t carry guns so it is odd to go home and see police carrying firearms Why do you think it’s the right time to tell a story about policing in Northern Ireland? I don’t think we’ve ever had a television drama that is a true reflection of modern-day policing in Belfast. You get a feel of what it’s like to be from Belfast. It’s not about the Troubles but of course there’s an element of history that cannot be rubbed out of our DNA. Anywhere with a history of conflict is going to have that but it adds to the uniqueness of the drama. AboutBlue Lights will start airing from 9pm on 27th March on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Once the first episode has aired the full series of six episodes will become available on BBC iPlayer.
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March 23, 2023 5:00am ET by BBC One |