Ashes to Ashes

During a violent prison riot, Viv is seized and held hostage by the dangerous inmate who is orchestrating the uprising. When Ray and Chris infiltrate the facility undercover to rescue him, all three officers are plunged into serious, life‑threatening danger.

This work is presented as a programme, specifically structured as an episode. It falls within the broader category of televised drama, offering a self‑contained story that follows a handful of characters through a tense situation. The central incident revolves around a violent outbreak inside a prison. During the chaos, a character named Viv is seized and held hostage by the inmate who is spearheading the riot. This criminal’s aggression drives the immediate danger, placing Viv in a precarious position amidst the disorder. In response, two officers—Ray and Chris—adopt undercover identities with the aim of liberating Viv. Their covert approach is designed to infiltrate the hostile environment and reach the captive without alerting the rioters. As the plan unfolds, the three officers find themselves confronting significant peril, each exposed to the same threats that sparked the revolt. The narrative maintains focus on the intertwined fates of Viv, Ray and Chris, highlighting how the prison riot forces all three into a shared jeopardy. Their collective struggle underscores the episode’s emphasis on the risks inherent in a high‑stakes rescue carried out under the shadow of violent upheaval.