Blackpool (2004– )

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Soon after local entrepreneur Ripley Holden (Morrissey) opens his arcade in his beloved home town of Blackpool, a murder investigation makes tears at the fabric of his personal and professional lives.

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
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 Ripley Holden (6 episodes, 2004)
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 Natalie Holden (6 episodes, 2004)
Thomas Morrison ...
 Danny Holden (6 episodes, 2004)
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 D.I. Peter Carlisle (6 episodes, 2004)
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 Shyanne Holden (6 episodes, 2004)
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 Adrian Marr (6 episodes, 2004)
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 Hallworth (6 episodes, 2004)
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 D.C. Blythe (6 episodes, 2004)
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 Steve (6 episodes, 2004)
David Hounslow ...
 DCI Jim Allbright (6 episodes, 2004)
Jacqueline Pilton ...
 Ruth (6 episodes, 2004)
Lisa Millett ...
 Hailey (6 episodes, 2004)
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 Terry Corlette (6 episodes, 2004)
Michelle McCaw ...
 Chantelle (6 episodes, 2004)
Jim Whelan ...
 Deaf Barry (5 episodes, 2004)
Connie Walker ...
 Karen (4 episodes, 2004)
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 Mark Reed (3 episodes, 2004)
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Soon after local entrepreneur Ripley Holden (Morrissey) opens his arcade in his beloved home town of Blackpool, a murder investigation makes tears at the fabric of his personal and professional lives.

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Viva Blackpool  »

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Trivia

Both David Tennant and David Bradley worked together previously on Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. See more »

Quotes

D.I. Peter Carlisle: Ah, Freud would say that your jokes reveal a truth buried in your subconscious.
Ripley Holden: Oh, what do you know, a copper who's read a book.
D.I. Peter Carlisle: Well, if I'd read two books, maybe I'd run an amusement arcade.
Ripley Holden: Yeah, well I wouldn't know about that. I run a family entertainment arcade.
D.I. Peter Carlisle: And I'm a crime-citizen-interface consultant.
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Connections

Referenced in The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Viva Las Vegas"
Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Schuman
Performed by Elvis Presley, David Morrissey, Georgia Taylor Thomas Morrison and Sarah Parish
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Are there any other British TV shows similar?
19 October 2006 | by (Australia) – See all my reviews

I was pleasantly surprised by this TV show, after purchasing the DVD we could not stop watching the complete series. From the first minute with the family singing viva las Vegas, we were in there and away.

Brilliant acting from all especially the great David Morrissey,David Tennant and Sarah Parish What a wonderful near on 6 hours of laughter and suspense we had.

My question is can any one name any other shows similar to Blackpool?

I have just purchased Sex Chips and Rock and Roll along with Funland, are we in the right direction and any others?

The Singing Detective with Michael Gambon was in a similar genre.

Thanks for your help from Australia


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