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Life on Mars

Life on Mars

Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?

20067.72 Seasons16 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

Created by Claire Parker
Produced by Marcus Wilson, Cameron Roach
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

John Simm

John Simm

Sam Tyler

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

Gene Hunt

Liz White

Liz White

Annie Cartwright

Dean Andrews

Dean Andrews

Ray Carling

Marshall Lancaster

Marshall Lancaster

Chris Skelton

Noreen Kershaw

Noreen Kershaw

Phyllis Dobbs

Themes & Keywords

1970stime travelnorthern englandpolicepolice detectivemanchester

About Life on Mars

Life on Mars is a crime, drama, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2006 exploring themes of 1970s, time travel, northern england, police, police detective, manchester. Created by Claire Parker, it stars John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White. A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

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