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Back to Life

Back to Life

20197.42 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, can she integrate back into her old life? With a terrible event from her past hanging over her, it won’t be easy.

NetworksBBC Three

Top Cast

Daisy Haggard

Daisy Haggard

Miri Matteson

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Caroline Matteson

Richard Durden

Richard Durden

Oscar Matteson

Jo Martin

Jo Martin

Janice

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar

Billy

Jamie Michie

Jamie Michie

Dom

Christine Bottomley

Christine Bottomley

Mandy

Themes & Keywords

prisonermurderdysfunctional familydark comedyunited kingdomcoastal towndeadpanoffbeat

About Back to Life

Back to Life is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of prisoner, murder, dysfunctional family, dark comedy, united kingdom, coastal town. it stars Daisy Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden. When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, can she integrate back into her old life? With a terrible event from her past hanging over her, it won’t be easy.

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