Name: Alex Drake (Played by Keeley Hawes)
Nicknames: Bolly Knickers, Bolls, Bollinger Knickers, Ma'am
Rank: Detective Inspector

When not sleeping with Thatcherite wankers in her 'imaginary world' filled with constructs, Alex rides shotgun with her DCI, Gene Hunt. She helps keep the team together but often goes off on a tangent which sometimes alienates her from her colleagues.
Despite disagreeing with him on many things and slapping him around the chops a few times, Alex develops feelings for Gene and knows that behind his hard exterior, lies a sensitive, loyal copper who always strives to do the right thing. Her flirtacious yet strong, sassy personality gives Gene the 'right horn'. Alex longs to keep in control of her destiny and takes the Quattro for a spin whenever she can pinch the keys off Gene.
Whilst clever with a degree in Psychology, Alex can be niave and easily persuaded if doubts are put into her mind. But as her DS, Ray Carling, tells her that, "being with the Guv is the right place to be". Note it well!

Best moment: Riding a pink military tank, crushing Uncle Angus' blue Ford Escort.