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Sam Tyler, a detective from the 21st Century finds himself catapulted back to 1973, after a car accident knocks him unconscious. In his new state of altered reality, Sam must prove himself to 'new boss', the hot-headed DCI Gene Hunt, all the while unsure whether he is awake or dreaming. Contains both the first and second series.

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EAN5030305105273

eBay Product ID (ePID)61136754

Product Key Features

ActorDean Andrews, John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White

Film/TV TitleLife on Mars-Series 1 and 2-Complete (Box Set)

DirectorS.J. Clarkson, Richard Clark

LanguageEnglish

Run Time942 Mins

Aspect Ratio16:9

Release Year2007

FormatDVD

FeaturesWidescreen, Interactive Menu

GenreDrama

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Number of Discs6

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Additional InformationSam Tyler, a detective from the 21st Century finds himself catapulted back to 1973, after a car accident knocks him unconscious. In his new state of altered reality, Sam must prove himself to 'new boss', the hot-headed DCI Gene Hunt, all the while unsure whether he is awake or dreaming. LIFE ON MARS is a throwback to the crime-fighting style of the 1970s, drawing its inspiration from such TV series as THE SWEENEY and THE PROFESSIONALS. As was characteristic of classic 60s fantasy, the creators have taken some risks with the show's politically incorrect references, daring to be slightly subversive. While its creators are quick to brush off comparisons to fellow time-travelling TV series QUANTUM LEAP, there are obvious thematic similarities, however unconscious. John Simm (HUMAN TRAFFIC) ably stars as Sam Tyler, the fish-out-of-water detective who must piece together the mysteries of his own situation, while solving the crime du jour. The show takes its title from David Bowie's haunting theme song. Contains both the first and second series.

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1

CreatorAshley Pharoah, Tony Jordan, Matthew Graham

Movie/TV TitleLife On Mars - Series 1 And 2 - Complete (Box Set)

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by grecha9998
26 Mar, 2021
Brilliant and nostalgic!
I have just finished watching this! Picture clear, and subtitles extremely helpful.as I am H.O.H! Sam Tyler was obviously shocked at being in 1973, (no mobile phones, computers, and some very hard coppers), but having been born in 1961, I can remember the Seventies very well indeed! That is exactly what it was like, but as Sam found out, we have got another generation who weren't alive, or just born in the Seventies! As I already had Ashes to Ashes, it made sense to watch "Life on Mars" first, before "Ashes to Ashes". That way, both sets make more sense. "Life on Mars" is one of the best series I know, and "Ashes to Ashes" is essential viewing after one has watched "Life on Mars!
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by duchesseleanor
15 Jun, 2017
Life On Mars
First broadcast on BBC in 2006, this groundbreaking police procedural/sci-fi series really wowed viewers and critics alike. I really wanted to own the full DVD box set because, although it's being repeated on a cable TV channel, those episodes tend to be cut and I also like listening to the commentaries.
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by gabr_777307
23 Mar, 2023
Great series, great value...
I'm so impressed, been thinking of getting Life On Mars for a long time. Storyline is interesting and the characters are so believable. Great value for money and delivered to my door, excellent. I've got to get Ashes To Ashes next.....
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by yello-35
27 Feb, 2019
MARS is explained as an acronym in a later episode. Good Bowie song references.
Glenister and Simm always work well together...never more so than in this series. It's brilliantly different. Every episode can be watched as a separate story.
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by laureate1995
27 Nov, 2019
fast- moving and funny
An absolutely brilliant series. Set in 2 time periods initially, it sets the scenes against the music of the 70s, and the politics of that time. It is fast and very funny, with shine great one- liners
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by 1smiler09
07 Oct, 2020
Well worth the time
Good light entertainment. Good story line and characters engaging. Good for individual episodes or binge watching.
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by marfoste_977
09 Feb, 2024
Great series, very happy
Great series, very good acting and funny. Arrived quickly and am very happy.
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by sa1544
27 Jan, 2024
Great drama .
Great storyline original setting has attention to detail.
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by susanl2113
17 Dec, 2019
A good buy
Very pleased with this DVD. Arrived earlier than expected and in excellent condition
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by chrisbu_3354
11 Jun, 2020
Great
Replaced my old discs the series is one of the best ever made in my opinion.
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