Blackpool 

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.

Stars:

David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, Thomas Morrison

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Morrissey	...	Ripley Holden 6 episodes, 2004
Sarah Parish	...	Natalie Holden 6 episodes, 2004
Thomas Morrison	...	Danny Holden 6 episodes, 2004
David Tennant	...	D.I. Peter Carlisle 6 episodes, 2004
Georgia Taylor	...	Shyanne Holden 6 episodes, 2004
Steve Pemberton	...	Adrian Marr 6 episodes, 2004
David Bradley	...	Hallworth 6 episodes, 2004
Bryan Dick	...	D.C. Blythe 6 episodes, 2004
Kevin Doyle	...	Steve 6 episodes, 2004
David Hounslow	...	DCI Jim Allbright / ... 6 episodes, 2004
Jacqueline Pilton	...	Ruth 6 episodes, 2004
Lisa Millett	...	Hailey 6 episodes, 2004
John Thomson	...	Terry Corlette 6 episodes, 2004
Michelle McCaw	...	Chantelle 6 episodes, 2004
Jim Whelan	...	Deaf Barry 5 episodes, 2004
Connie Walker	...	Karen 4 episodes, 2004
Joe Armstrong	...	Mark Reed 3 episodes, 2004
James Cartwright	...	Mike Hooley 2 episodes, 2004
Cathryn Bradshaw	...	Mary Webb 2 episodes, 2004

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

jukebox musical | tv mini series | murder | investigation | arcade | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Musical | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [UK] BBC America

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Viva Blackpool

Filming Locations:

Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Exterior school scenes were filmed at the old international university building in Bushey, Hertfordshire

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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)

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Soundtracks

Viva Las Vegas
Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (as Mort Schuman)
Performed by Elvis Presley, David Morrissey, Georgia Taylor Thomas Morrison and Sarah Parish

User Reviews

Blackpool

Blackpool (released as Viva Blackpool in the US) is absolutely the best mini-series I've ever seen. It was unique, well written, directed and acted. Although both David Tennant and David Morrissey are wonderful actors, I felt that David Morrissey really stood out in his role of Ripley Holden. If anyone's seen any of his other work, they would see what an incredible actor he is!! And outrageously attractive as well. The musical numbers are well done. What a brilliant idea to have the actors sing along with the original artists, sort of like Karaoke. I was also impressed with new actor Tommy Morrisson, who played Danny Holden. I expect to see him in other films..he's very talented. Sarah Parrish is lovely and talented as always, and I'm looking forward to seeing David Tennant as Dr. Who. In conclusion, I highly recommend this series. I only wish that BBC would release the DVD for Region 1 soon, as my home VHS recording is getting worn from repeated viewings.