Philip Glenister on playing his first cop since Gene Hunt

Philip Glenister as DCI Paul Bethell in Steeltown Murders

Philip Glenister has spoken about what it's like playing a cop in the new BBC drama Steeltown Murders, following his iconic Life on Mars part as DCI Gene Hunt.

The actor is well-loved for playing Gene in the BBC series Life on Mars and follow-up Ashes to Ashes, where he starred alongside John Simm and Keeley Hawes respectively.