Life on mars

[SIMON HARRISON]

The second series starts soon, i know its a bit manc, but am i the only one of us who watches this? a wonderful glimpse into the 70s cars, clothes, and technology,and of couse social attitudes,not bad for a bbc production. Retro heaven, any body else enjoy the first series?

[SteH]

Expect a mod to merge this as its already been discussed here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=869). New series starts next Tuesday, really looking forward to it.

[SIMON HARRISON]

cheers Ste didnt relise mate, Great show eh, brings back my youth as im the same age as John Simms character Sam,:handclap:

[shytalk]

I loved the first series, unfortunately my source is UKnova and they won't handle the second series because the beeb are putting it out on DVD. :037:

[SIMON HARRISON]

I loved the first series, unfortunately my source is UKnova and they won't handle the second series because the beeb are putting it out on DVD. :037:

2nd series availabe on dvd in april 07 order it on amazon Shy!

[bobbymac]

Great show, that along with Heatbeat and Doc Martin are me faves.

[SteH]

Great show, that along with Heatbeat and Doc Martin are me faves.

Confuses me how Heartbeat has been going on for 15 years but they are still in the 60s. :rolleyes:

[bobbymac]

Haha, I think it's called artistic licence.:celb (6):

[The Gardens]

Confuses me how Heartbeat has been going on for 15 years but they are still in the 60s. :rolleyes:

Yeah, Dad's Army lasted longer than World War 2?

[lindylou]

Life On Mars - I watched all the first series. It was good.

[SteH]

Marc Warren stars in Tuesdays episode. I hope this isnt going to be another example of a Scouse baddie in a Manc TV show.

[Jericho]

Anyone placing any bets?

A fiver that he plays a scally :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:

[scouserdave]

Anyone placing any bets?

A fiver that he plays a scally :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:
Looking forward to the second series. Not as good as Shameless though.

[matt]

"I'm Gene Hunt. Your DCI. And it's 1973. Nearly dinner time. I'm havin' hoops"

[PhilipG]

I see "North West Tonight" have been plugging this for the last few days.
I wonder why they don't mention "Lilies"?
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I don't suppose it's got anything to do with Manchester?

[Kev]

I see "North West Tonight" have been plugging this for the last few days.
I wonder why they don't mention "Lilies"?

I don't suppose it's got anything to do with Manchester?

arh Phil u and me must have been thinking the same. I listened to the introduction on the report and its ridiculously OTT description of the modern day Manchester blah blah blah.... :PDT_Xtremez_12:

Lets see them talk with such passion about Lpool eh? :rolleyes:

[SteH]

arh Phil u and me must have been thinking the same. I listened to the introduction on the report and its ridiculously OTT description of the modern day Manchester blah blah blah.... :PDT_Xtremez_12:

Lets see them talk with such passion about Lpool eh? :rolleyes:

So if modern day Manchester is so fantastic and redeveloped how come they didnt explain why the BBC were still able to find enough locations to re-create the 70s for 8 whole episodes. :celb (23):

[wallasey]

If you had seen the Radio Times, you might have noticed that the series is also filmed in Bolton, Rochdale and Stockport so it's all over Greater Manchester not just in the place itself.

I loved the last series, I don't mind where it's filmed as long as it's not the North East as I don't like it. Anyone remember Merseybeat? That got axed so that the BBC could have a Geordie police show which turned out to be a two series wonder haha. Wasn't cuffed at all when that happened.

Shame it's the last series they are going to do though. The bloke playing Sam didn't want to do another series which is fair enough as there is only so long he can be in 1973. I love to go back to that era but only if my camera was able to come along too! Would have a feild day I would!

[Norm NZ]

Pleased to state that the program is to start here in NZ next Tuesday. After all your comments I'm looking forward to seeing it, but don't know if it's first or second series?:celb (23):

[wallasey]

It's the second and final series with 8 episodes.

[Libertarian]

Life on Mars is an excellent depiction of the ghastly 1970's.

The three day week, the strikes, the grottiness, the winter of discontent, corruption, the IRA, weak governments and the general feeling of decline in Britain. And then a certain woman came along and changed it all.....

[Norm NZ]

It's the second and final series with 8 episodes.

"Many Thanks" And Thanks also for those great pics of Woolton Rd, My old 'stomping' ground, and a lovely place to live!:PDT11

[SteH]

Am I going mad, or is the episode being shown tonight the same as the one that was on last week?

[SteH]

Just realising what the BBC are playing at, I watched BBC4 last week and it looks like its on there a week ahead.

[sweetcheeks]

Stop showing off coz youve got digital ;)

[shytalk]

I got 2 episodes on the net last week. Isohunt is putting it out.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Norm NZ]

"I watched the first episode, of the first series last night, here in NZ" Not sure if I like it! Still trying to make my mind up about it!! :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[XL391]

I know its Mancs, but this really is fantastic!! Gene Hunt to be knighted!! :snf (41): :PDT_Aliboronz_24: :handclap:

[SteH]

A great final episode I think, leaves the door open for a 3rd series I suppose if they change their minds, even though the 2007 version of Sam Tyler now appears to be dead.

[scouserdave]

Not as good as Shameless though.
WRONG!
Almost in tears last night. A fantastic finale:handclap:

[AntiPathos]

WRONG!
Almost in tears last night. A fantastic finale:handclap:

They put the sloppy kiss in just for people like you, ya great soppy <insert Gene Huntism here> !

It was a nice finalé. Personally, I'd like to see a new series but with Tyler back in Victorian times. That'd be fun. Looking forward to Ashes to Ashes though.

[scouserdave]

They put the sloppy kiss in just for people like you, ya great soppy <insert Gene Huntism here> !
LOL!

Gene Hunt, what a character! Considering it was the un PC 70s, you'd have thought they would have named the character Mike Hunt:PDT11

http://www.bravo.co.uk/lifeonmars/images/about_the_show/about_the_show_r1_c4.jpg

[stan]

Or Mike Oxard.

[AntiPathos]

A great final episode I think, leaves the door open for a 3rd series I suppose if they change their minds, even though the 2007 version of Sam Tyler now appears to be dead.

There's something of a paradox to be considered: he spent all the preceding episodes trying to ensure that the 2007 Sam didn't die. Funny how when he does die (albeit uncertainly) he somehow ends up back in 1973, eh ? I was quite fond of the idea that 1973 was reality and that Sam's futuristic visions and memories were imaginary. Ultimately, the fantastical, full of holes, silly, no-need-to-tie-up-all-the-loose-ends approach worked because this has become a classic TV series which people will remember and talk about for years.

[kelly_j]

I think the programme was excellent. Best ive seen for a while. Really enjoyes it. :handclap: :)

[shytalk]

I am just downloading the last 2 episodes, I have really enjoyed it.:037:

For anyone abroad, ISOHUNT is putting it out in DivX format.

[scouserdave]

There's something of a paradox to be considered: he spent all the preceding episodes trying to ensure that the 2007 Sam didn't die. Funny how when he does die (albeit uncertainly) he somehow ends up back in 1973, eh ? I was quite fond of the idea that 1973 was reality and that Sam's futuristic visions and memories were imaginary. Ultimately, the fantastical, full of holes, silly, no-need-to-tie-up-all-the-loose-ends approach worked because this has become a classic TV series which people will remember and talk about for years.
Here's a thought for you and Ste....
Perhaps when Sam Tyler jumped off the roof, he didn't die, but sustained head injuries and is in a coma? Good excuse for a third series, eh?:)

[shytalk]

I enjoyed those last 2 more than the rest, whole series is good though. Reminds me of 'The Prisoner' which has become a cult, even with people who weren't born when it was made. I am sure they will make another series.:002:

[Jericho]

Does anyone know the viewing figures for this programme? I'm assuming they must be massive given the amount of media hype around it.

[SteH]

Does anyone know the viewing figures for this programme? I'm assuming they must be massive given the amount of media hype around it.

7 million for the final episode

[Jericho]

7 million for the final episode

Thanks.

[shytalk]

An American version has been made. Haven't watched it yet so I can't compare.

http://www.thepeerhub.com/details.php?id=31864

Available for download here.

Writeup about it here,
http://www.tvrage.com/Life_on_Mars_US

[shytalk]

Wasn't impressed by it.
There is only one Gene Hunt!