Blackpool
Series Overview
Ripley Holden is a small-time entrepreneur desperate to make it big with his new state-of-the-art amusement arcade. The opening extravaganza is overshadowed by the find of a dead body on the premises. DI Carlisle is called in and quickly finds he has more on his mind than murder, when he falls in love with Ripley's long-suffering wife.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Thu, Nov 11, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
On the morning of Shyanne and Steve's wedding, Ripley finally tells Natalie that he knows about her affair with Carlisle. But is their marriage over for good? Carlisle turns up at the ceremony to arrest Ripley for murder - but Ripley confronts him over the small matter of his compromising affair with the suspect's wife! Besides, Ripley is not prepared to go down for a murder he did not commit. Ripley sets out to do right by his family, while clinging on to his lifelong dream of joining the big players.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coky Giedroyc
Julie Anne Robinson
Rob Lane
Lukas Strebel
David Rees, Anthony Combes
Sally Haynes, Kate Lewis, Laura Mackie
Department Leadership Roster
David Rees
Editor
Coky Giedroyc
Director
Lukas Strebel
Director of Photography
Grenville Horner
Production Design
Anthony Combes
Editor
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Kamlan Man
Production Design
Andrea Galer
Costume Design
Kate Lewis
Producer
Julie Anne Robinson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackpool
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What is Blackpool about?
Ripley Holden is a small-time entrepreneur desperate to make it big with his new state-of-the-art amusement arcade. The opening extravaganza is overshadowed by the find of a dead body on the premises. DI Carlisle is called in and quickly finds he has more on his mind than murder, when he falls in love with Ripley's long-suffering wife.
How many seasons does Blackpool have?
Blackpool comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Blackpool?
Key cast members in Blackpool include David Morrissey, Georgia Taylor, David Tennant, Sarah Parish, Steve Pemberton.
Who created or directed Blackpool?
Blackpool was developed and directed by Coky Giedroyc.