I think all that matters is that we remember these things and recognise that the changes in society have been gradual and built out of a thousand individual moments and events that have led us to where we are. There will always have been a few genuine 'firsts' but it is very easy to over emphasise t...

I agree that counting firsts in themselves are much less important than perception of an accumulation of appearances that gradually cause a shift in society as the public become used to not even treating it as a big deal. What singles out the Annie Wallace role is because it may have lasting impact ...

It has been cancelled after the second series by the BBC. Hopefully Rebecca Root can have a part more worthy of her talents next.