The Thin Blue Line

PC Habib becomes highly sought after when Inspector Fowler believes she would make the perfect addition to his pub‑quiz team. At the same time, DI Grim has a completely different motive for wanting her. Both men’s interests put her in the centre of competing agendas.

Honey Trap is a programme presented in the format of an episode. It falls under the simple label of “episode” rather than a longer series or a film, and the title itself hints at a scenario where characters may find themselves caught in unexpected situations. The central narrative follows PC Habib, who suddenly finds herself in high demand. Inspector Fowler is convinced that she would be the perfect addition to his pub‑quiz team, seeing her as an asset for the competition. At the same time, DI Grim expresses interest in her, but his motives are entirely separate from Fowler’s, pointing to a different agenda altogether. These two contrasting pulls on PC Habib create a tension that drives the episode forward. While one senior officer wants her for a light‑hearted, social purpose, the other seeks her for a reason that lies outside the realm of a quiz night. The juxtaposition of Fowler’s casual invitation and Grim’s undisclosed aim sets up a dynamic where Habib must navigate the divergent expectations placed upon her.