2006
TV-14
52m

Summary After a near-fatal car accident, smart, savvy, sharp-suited detective Sam is mysteriously transported back to 1973. Confused by his new surroundings, Sam tries to return to the present, but the police force of long ago needs his help. View more details

2006
TV-14
52m

Life on Mars

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Philip Glenister John Simm Dean Andrews Liz White

All cast & crew

8.4

Details

Genres : Mystery Sci-Fi Crime Drama

Release date : Jan 8, 2006

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Filming locations : Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Kudos Film and Television Red Planet Pictures

Details

Genres : Mystery Sci-Fi Crime Drama

Release date : Jan 8, 2006

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Filming locations : Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Kudos Film and Television Red Planet Pictures

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Philip Glenister and Liz White in Life on Mars (2006)

Philip Glenister, Marshall Lancaster, John Simm, and Dean Andrews in Life on Mars (2006)

Philip Glenister, Alex Reid, and John Simm in Life on Mars (2006)

Philip Glenister and John Simm in Life on Mars (2006)

Philip Glenister and Dean Andrews in Life on Mars (2006)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jan 08, 2006

Episode 1

A DCI from 2006 wakes from a car crash in 1973 and must figure out how he got there in order to get back and save his girlfriend.

Episode 2 • Jan 15, 2006

Episode 2

Sam and Gene are at loggerheads when tragedy results from Sam's ethics.

Episode 3 • Jan 22, 2006

Episode 3

A murder at a factory brings some nostalgia to Sam -- it's where his flat is in the future, and he and Hunt each have a tenner on which is best: Hunt's instincts or Tyler's forensics.

Episode 4 • Jan 29, 2006

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5 • Feb 05, 2006

Episode 5

The death of a Manchester United fan may send the city into a riot when a City fan is suspected, so Sam, Gene and Annie go undercover at a pub to get clues as to the murderer.

Episode 6 • Feb 12, 2006

Episode 6

A hostage situation becomes increasingly more nerve-wracking for Sam when he discovers the hostage taker's deadline coincides with the time that his life support machine is due to be turned off in 2006. Meanwhile Annie gets sent into the room with the hostage taker, dressed as a nurse, in an attempt to gain information about the situation.

Episode 7 • Feb 19, 2006

Episode 7

Sam believes exposing a dirty cop will make his tests in 2006 show a response, but will the sacrifice of the unit be worth it?

Episode 8 • Feb 26, 2006

Episode 8

Sam's encounter with his father brings back memories and challenges his belief of his purpose for being in 1973.

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