La chica de ayer
Series Overview
La Chica de Ayer is a Spanish television series which first aired on the channel Antena 3 between 26 April and 14 June 2009. A detective show, it was based on the British series Life on Mars which featured a policeman suddenly transported back to 1973. The Spanish version of the show was set four years later, in 1977, and took its name from the Spanish song "La Chica de Ayer" by Nacha Pop in a similar manner to the British version which was named after the David Bowie song "Life on Mars". It featured Ernesto Alterio in the role of Samuel Santos, a modern-day police officer who finds himself in 1977 post-Franco Spain under the command of Quin Gallardo, a tough old-school policeman contemptuous of his modern methods.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
85 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Sun, Apr 26, 2009
José Ramos PaínoLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Adelanto de la Chica de ayerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alvaro Ron, Alfonso Arandia, Iñaki Mercero, José Ramos Paíno
Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan, Ashley Pharoah
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What is La chica de ayer about?
La Chica de Ayer is a Spanish television series which first aired on the channel Antena 3 between 26 April and 14 June 2009. A detective show, it was based on the British series Life on Mars which featured a policeman suddenly transported back to 1973. The Spanish version of the show was set four years later, in 1977, and took its name from the Spanish song "La Chica de Ayer" by Nacha Pop in a similar manner to the British version which was named after the David Bowie song "Life on Mars". It featured Ernesto Alterio in the role of Samuel Santos, a modern-day police officer who finds himself in 1977 post-Franco Spain under the command of Quin Gallardo, a tough old-school policeman contemptuous of his modern methods.
How many seasons does La chica de ayer have?
La chica de ayer comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in La chica de ayer?
Key cast members in La chica de ayer include Ernesto Alterio, Manuela Velasco, Antonio Garrido, Javier Rey, Mariano Llorente.
Who created or directed La chica de ayer?
La chica de ayer was developed and directed by Alvaro Ron, Alfonso Arandia, Iñaki Mercero, José Ramos Paíno.