"Distant Shores" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Creators:

Harry Oulton
Caleb Ranson

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

5 January 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Cast

Peter Davison	...	Bill Shore (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Samantha Bond	...	Lisa Shore (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Matthew Thomas Davies	...	Harvey Shore (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Claudia Renton	...	Kate Shore (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Berwick Kaler	...	Brendan (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Emma Fildes	...	Laney (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Craig Heaney	...	Mick (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Yvette Rowland	...	Else (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
Gareth Thomas	...	Charles / ... (11 episodes, 2005-2008)
Judi Earl	...	Geraldine (10 episodes, 2005-2008)
Rosalind Bailey	...	Beryl (10 episodes, 2005-2008)
Les Wilde	...	Trevor (8 episodes, 2005-2008)
Connie Hyde	...	Christine (6 episodes, 2008)
Tristan Gemmill	...	Duncan / ... (6 episodes, 2005)
Justin McDonald	...	Ben McCallister (6 episodes, 2005)
Steven Pacey	...	Martin (5 episodes, 2008)
Oliver Boot	...	Jake (5 episodes, 2008)
John Woodvine	...	Old Man Smith (5 episodes, 2005)

Runtime:

50 min (6 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Northumberland, England, UK

Company:

Granada Television

Distant Shores

Hi, Distant Shores was filmed not far from where I live in Northumberland. (Mainly Craster, and Alnwick and District). To my knowledge series 2 was indeed filmed and has yet to be shown on British television. Distant Shores was very well received by the viewing public as a good humoured show on North Northumberland every day lives. The village of Craster which is a favourite place of mine and well worth a visit if you are travelling to Northumberland. The pub, which is actually in the village is called The Jolly Fisherman, well worth a visit for its excellent food and drink as well as friendly atmosphere and views. Dunstanburgh Castle which features in the series is a mile or so away and is a great place to visit. The "Mermaid" was added to the Harbour for the show and has remained to this day, maybe this could be for a possible third series? I understand that the studio where indoor sets were made was in the dis-used sports hall of a Middle School, this is now re-opened and not available for use. However with Newcastle not that far, storage and studio use shouldn't cause a problem. A very good show, set in a stunning location. Use Google Earth or Search Engines to find Craster, you will not be disappointed. Feel free to contact me with any more questions on the show and I will be happy to help. Andrew