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"Life on Mars" (2006): :  -- After being involved in a car accident in 2006, DCI Sam Tyler (John Simm) wakes up to find himself in 1973, the era of 'Sweeney' type policing, Mark III Cortinas, and flared trousers. The original UK series was the basis for ABC's "Life on Mars."

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Seasons:

1 | 2 full episode list

Release Date:

9 January 2006 (UK) more

Tagline:

Two cops in the same town at the same time... 33 years apart

Plot:

After being involved in a car accident in 2006, DCI Sam Tyler (Simm) wakes up to find himself in 1973, the era of 'Sweeney' type policing, Mark III Cortinas, and flared trousers.

Awards:

8 wins & 17 nominations more

User Comments:

Another great BBC drama more (88 total)


Cast

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John Simm ... Sam Tyler (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Philip Glenister ... Gene Hunt (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Liz White ... Annie Cartwright (16 episodes, 2006-2007)

Dean Andrews ... Ray Carling (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Marshall Lancaster ... Chris Skelton (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Noreen Kershaw ... Phyllis Dobbs (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tony Marshall ... Nelson (12 episodes, 2006-2007)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Ford Granada (UK) (working title)
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Runtime:

USA:42 min (16 episodes) (cut) | 60 min (16 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:MA (some episodes) | USA:TV-14 (most episodes) | Netherlands:12 | UK:12 (most episodes) | UK:15 (some episode) | Australia:M (some episodes)


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Trivia:

Continual references are made to The Wizard of Oz. In episode 1 of season 1, Tyler leaves the station with the intention of walking back to reality. He says to Cartwright that he is going to 'follow the yellow brick road'. In episode two, after the principal drama has resolved Tyler suggests to Hunt that his 'guv' transfer him back to the division he came from. Hunt obliges by picking up his phone and saying that the Wizard will sort it out 'because of the wonderful things he does'. Throughout the series Hunt insultingly refers to Tyler as 'Dorothy'. In the final episode the song 'Over The Rainbow' can be heard in the soundtrack. more

Quotes:

Gene Hunt: You great... soft... sissy... girlie... nancy... french... bender... Man-United supporting POOF! more

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Get Sykes: An Interview with Production Designer Brian Sykes (2006) (V) more


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35 out of 39 people found the following comment useful.
Another great BBC drama, 23 January 2006
Author: kirk_bones from United Kingdom

The BBC have always been streets ahead of other stations when it comes to police dramas but this is one of the best ones for a long time. Young DI Sam Tyler is hunting a killer in 2006 when he is hit by a car and wakes up in 1973. The interesting thing about this show is how Sams modern police methods clash with the policing methods of the 70,s. Sams superior ,played superbly by Philip Glennister,is the sort of copper who arrests first and asks questions later.He cant quite get to grips with Sam's modern thinking and this often leads to fist fights between the two. This drama also has an interesting cast of supporting characters.They include the Jamacan barman who puts on the accent for the other coppers but speaks to Sam in proper language,the barman seems to know more than he is telling. There is the young WPC that seems to be a possible romantic connection but as of yet nothing has developed in that area, There is also the creepy little girl who comes out of the TV at night and tells Sam things. At certain times Sam can hear voices from the hospital in 2006 and this adds to the mystery.Is Sam really in a coma or are the voices in his head just his imagination. We have had three episodes so far and this drama is so compelling and addictive that i can't wait till the next episode to have more of my questions answered. Classic British drama deserves 9/10

Update- Coming up to the final episode and I wonder if this series will finish on a high note oo end up being a disappointment.Will just have to wait and see

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