Life on Mars
“Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
60 min per episode
2006 – 2007
Premiered: Mon, Jan 9, 2006
Matthew Graham
Ashley Pharoah
Tony JordanLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Sam learns that an operation is to be conducted upon him in 2006 to try and revive him from his coma. However, he believes that to return to the 21st century, he has to betray his colleagues in 1973 - but can he regard them as real or imaginary?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-14
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan
Claire Parker, Matthew Graham, Jane Featherstone, Cameron Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Roach
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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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.
How many seasons does Life on Mars have?
Life on Mars comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Life on Mars?
Key cast members in Life on Mars include John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster.
Who created or directed Life on Mars?
Life on Mars was developed and directed by Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan.