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Blackpool

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20042004
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, and David Tennant in Blackpool (2004)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
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 professio... Read allSoon 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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • David Morrissey
    • Sarah Parish
    • Thomas Morrison
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  • Stars
    • David Morrissey
    • Sarah Parish
    • Thomas Morrison
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    • 22User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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    David Morrissey
    David Morrissey
    • Ripley Holdenas Ripley Holden
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Sarah Parish
    Sarah Parish
    • Natalie Holdenas Natalie Holden
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Thomas Morrison
    • Danny Holdenas Danny Holden
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • D.I. Carlisleas D.I. Carlisle
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Georgia Taylor
    Georgia Taylor
    • Shyanne Holdenas Shyanne Holden
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Steve Pemberton
    Steve Pemberton
    • Adrian Marras Adrian Marr
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    David Bradley
    David Bradley
    • Hallworthas Hallworth
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Bryan Dick
    Bryan Dick
    • D.C. Blytheas D.C. Blythe
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Kevin Doyle
    Kevin Doyle
    • Steveas Steve
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    David Hounslow
    David Hounslow
    • Jim Allbrightas Jim Allbright
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Jacqueline Pilton
    • Ruthas Ruth
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Lisa Millett
    Lisa Millett
    • Haileyas Hailey
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Terry Corletteas Terry Corlette
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Michelle McCaw
    • Chantelleas Chantelle
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Jim Whelan
    Jim Whelan
    • Deaf Barryas Deaf Barry
    5 episodes5 eps • 2004
    Connie Walker
    • Karenas Karen
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004
    Joe Armstrong
    Joe Armstrong
    • Mark Reedas Mark Reed
    3 episodes3 eps • 2004
    James Cartwright
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    • Mike Hooleyas Mike Hooley
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
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    • Trivia
      David Tennant and David Morrissey would both work together later on Doctor Who the Christmas episode "the Next Doctor".
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Followed by Viva Blackpool (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      These Boots Are Made for Walking
      Written by Lee Hazlewood

      Performed by Lynda Hayes, David Tennant and David Morrissey

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    10/10
    Amazing
    This is absolutely brilliant!!! Only UK would do this kind of show and go all the way :-) I love Sarah Parish and she's just amazing in this. Oh and those who complain about the fact that it isn't dancers and singers that does the characters thank god for that! I think the point is that it isn't perfect, it makes it more real and what joy would it be watching perfect dancers who can't act!? No they did the right thing casting actors for it... Anyway this is funny,touching,dark and a bit disturbing aka everything you can possibly want in a TV program and I can just pray it's true they are planning a sequel.... UK are brilliant at making TV that stays with you long after it airs unlike US...
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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • BBC America
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Viva Blackpool
    • Filming locations
      • Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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