Who would have thought, 4 years ago when I started watching Life on Mars, that Ray Carling would become my favourite character from the Gene Hunt's team? Dean Andrews has been great in Ashes to ashes, and was wonderful in the latest Ray-centric episode. The character's progress since Life On Mars is really amazing.
( A few thoughts )
ETA: The unforgettable rendition of "Uptown Girl" from the previous episode is on youtube!