Life on Mars (2006)
Life on Mars is a 2006 crime series created by Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah. It stars John Simm, Philip Glenister and 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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What is Life on Mars about?
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.
When was Life on Mars released?
Life on Mars was released on 9 January 2006.
How many episodes does Life on Mars have?
Life on Mars has 16 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Life on Mars?
Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah and Tony Jordan.
Where can I watch Life on Mars?
Life on Mars is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Life on Mars
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Buy: Amazon Video
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Cast
- John Simm as Sam Tyler
- Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt
- Liz White as Annie Cartwright
- Dean Andrews as Ray Carling
- Marshall Lancaster as Chris Skelton
- Noreen Kershaw as Phyllis Dobbs
- Tony Marshall as Nelson
- Joanne Froggatt as Ruth Tyler
- Rafaella Hutchinson as Test Card Girl
- Ralph Brown as Frank Morgan
- Kevin McNally as Harry Woolf
- Archie Panjabi as Maya Roy