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Ashes to Ashes

Episode #1.6

  • Episode aired Mar 13, 2008
  • 56m
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7.5/10
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Keeley Hawes in Ashes to Ashes (2008)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
Alex thinks she's close to death and has to keep her brain alive by solving the case: a raid at a Post Office. Gene believes the culprit is Chas Cale, a blagger he crossed swords with years ... Read allAlex thinks she's close to death and has to keep her brain alive by solving the case: a raid at a Post Office. Gene believes the culprit is Chas Cale, a blagger he crossed swords with years ago. When Chas claims he's too ill and too old, Gene reflects on whether he too is over th... Read allAlex thinks she's close to death and has to keep her brain alive by solving the case: a raid at a Post Office. Gene believes the culprit is Chas Cale, a blagger he crossed swords with years ago. When Chas claims he's too ill and too old, Gene reflects on whether he too is over the hill. For once, Alex needs Gene to be strong for her. She fears she can't solve the case... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Catherine Morshead
  • Writers
    • Ashley Pharoah
    • Matthew Graham
    • Mick Ford
  • Stars
    • Philip Glenister
    • Keeley Hawes
    • Dean Andrews
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  • Director
    • Catherine Morshead
  • Writers
    • Ashley Pharoah
    • Matthew Graham
    • Mick Ford
  • Stars
    • Philip Glenister
    • Keeley Hawes
    • Dean Andrews
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    Philip Glenister
    Philip Glenister
    • Gene Huntas Gene Hunt
    Keeley Hawes
    Keeley Hawes
    • Alex Drakeas Alex Drake
    Dean Andrews
    Dean Andrews
    • Ray Carlingas Ray Carling
    Marshall Lancaster
    Marshall Lancaster
    • Chris Skeltonas Chris Skelton
    Montserrat Lombard
    Montserrat Lombard
    • Shaz Grangeras Shaz Granger
    Amelia Bullmore
    Amelia Bullmore
    • Caroline Priceas Caroline Price
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    • Evan Whiteas Evan White
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • Chas Caleas Chas Cale
    Anna Wilson-Jones
    Anna Wilson-Jones
    • Joan Caleas Joan Cale
    Sid Mitchell
    • Billy Daneas Billy Dane
    Asa Butterfield
    Asa Butterfield
    • Donnyas Donny
    Madhav Sharma
    • Mr Chatterjeeas Mr Chatterjee
    Joseph Long
    Joseph Long
    • Luigias Luigi
    Geff Francis
    Geff Francis
    • Viv Jamesas Viv James
    Andrew Clover
    • The Clownas The Clown
    Grace Vance
    • Molly Drakeas Molly Drake
    Lucy Cole
    • Young Alexas Young Alex
    Steve Munroe
    • DC Terryas DC Terry
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    • Director
      • Catherine Morshead
    • Writers
      • Ashley Pharoah
      • Matthew Graham
      • Mick Ford
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    Alex thinks she's close to death and has to keep her brain alive by solving the case: a raid at a Post Office. Gene believes the culprit is Chas Cale, a blagger he crossed swords with years ago. When Chas claims he's too ill and too old, Gene reflects on whether he too is over the hill. For once, Alex needs Gene to be strong for her. She fears she can't solve the case alone and is desperate not to die in 1981. —Mick Ford
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gene (Philip Glenister) refers to Alex (Keeley Hawes) as "Lift and Separate" referencing the Playtex bra adverts.
    • Goofs
      The song "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers is played toward the end of the episode; however, this song was not released in England until January 1982.
    • Quotes

      DI Alex Drake: Pedestrian!

      DCI Gene Hunt: Stop moaning - I didn't hit him. What is up with you this morning? You haven't got the decorators in again, have we?

      DI Alex Drake: God, is my brain so small...

    • Connections
      References Taxi Driver (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      Into The Valley
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      Written by Richard Jobson and Stuart Adamson

      Performed by The Skids

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    7/10
    Story good, Imagery glorious
    It starts off with a raid at a Post Office, a Deniro impression is remembered by shopkeeper Mr Chaterjee. Gene's hunch leads him to Chas Cale. You know you're going to be alright watching a TV show when you see Phil Davies, now's perhaps not the right time to go into just exactly how utterly superb he is, sadly he is dreadfully underused here, with only a minor role. We see Chris trying to make his move on Shaz, Ray's clear jealousy is very funny. Gene has a wonderful moment of frustration when Alex uses his beloved and stunning Audi Quattro, what a seriously gorgeous car that was, very iconic. Alex senses that she's close to dying, falling, getting cold etc, and childhood memories of her doing her rubix cube, get her thinking she should never give up, and by solving the case she will save herself. Young actor Asa Butterfield is excellent, easy to see why he's getting lots of work, great young actor. It features some wonderful imagery, Gene shooting the restaurant window, and Alex falling through her duvet.
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    • Release date
      • March 13, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Tower Bridge Business Complex, Bermondsey, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Kudos Film and Television
      • BBC Wales
      • Monastic Productions
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    • Runtime
      56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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