"Life on Mars" Episode #1.4 (2006)

User Rating:

8.4/10   

Director:

John McKay

Writers:

Mathew Graham (co-creator) &
Tony Jordan (co-creator) ...

TV Series:

"Life on Mars" (2006)

Original Air Date:

30 January 2006 (Season 1, Episode 4)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Plot:

After discovering most of the police force is on the take, Sam must decide how to handle it and figure a way to get DCI Hunt on board. The fact the mob boss is responsible for terrorizing his mother only firms his resolve. |

Plot Keywords:

Handcuffed To Bedpost | Non Statutory Female On Male Rape | Shirtless Male Bondage | Tied To Bed | Car Accident

Cast

John Simm	...	Sam Tyler
Philip Glenister	...	Gene Hunt
Liz White	...	Annie Cartwright
Dean Andrews	...	Ray Carling
Marshall Lancaster	...	Chris Skelton
Noreen Kershaw	...	Phyllis Dobbs
Tony Marshall	...	Nelson
Holly Mai Leighton	...	Young Girl (as Holly-Mai Leighton)
David Corden	...	Edwards
Denton Brown	...	Driver
William Matheson	...	Marc Bolan
Tom Mannion	...	Stephen Warren
Kelly Wenham	...	Joni
Chris Wilcox	...	Royston
Joanne Frogatt	...	Mrs. Tyler (as Joanne Froggatt)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

UK:12 | USA:TV-14

Company:

BBC Wales

Goofs:

Continuity: When Joni is talking to Sam at the police station, her right sleeve is folded up in shots facing her but hanging correctly in shots over her shoulder.

Quotes:

Gene Hunt: How did you know Red Rum was gonna win the national?
Sam Tyler: Just a hunch.
Gene Hunt: No inside information? No tip off from someone in the racing fraternity?
Sam Tyler: I wouldn't do that would I?
Gene Hunt: I didn't think you'd lock a murder suspect in a giant fridge.
Sam Tyler: He wouldn't answer my question.

Movie Connections:

Features "The Basil Brush Show" (1968)

Soundtrack:

Brainstorm