| − | Ray Carling (Dean Andres) is a chauvinistic and homophobic member of the team; reflecting the attitudes of the seventies. His style of policing falls more in line with Gene Hunt's, though he admits a grudging respect for Sam and his methods as well. Ray finds himself in conflict with Sam often as Sam's arrival meant that he missed the chance of a promotion to Detective Inspector. | + | Ray Carling (Dean Andrews) is a chauvinistic and homophobic member of the team; reflecting the attitudes of the seventies. His style of policing falls more in line with Gene Hunt's, though he admits a grudging respect for Sam and his methods as well. Ray finds himself in conflict with Sam often as Sam's arrival meant that he missed the chance of a promotion to Detective Inspector. |