Stafford returns from suspension and is immediately called upon to deal with a series of bomb threats by animal rights activists.
A hitchhiker is kidnapped, and Stafford has to deal with an ensuing siege. Stewart contends with vigilante security guards working on a private estate.
Stafford continues to deal with the siege at the hospital. A female officer resigns from the force, citing sexual harassment. Stewart's husband, Martin, walks out on her.
Stafford considers whether to allow the screening of a controversial documentary about BSE. Stewart gets into hot water.