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Northern Lights

“Northern Lights”

Series Overview

Northern Lights is a 2006 comedy-drama. It is a spin-off of the 2004 Christmas special Christmas Lights. A sequel, City Lights, was broadcast in 2007. Also a Christmas special, Clash of the Santas, was broadcast in December 2008. It featured Colin and Howie taking a trip to Lithuania to represent the United Kingdom in a Santa convention. The main problem with this is that miserable Howie is picked as Santa, while true Christmas believer Colin is relegated to the role of cheerleading elf.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 13 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2006 – 2008

Premiered: Mon, Jan 16, 2006

Created By
Bob MillsBob Mills

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 21, 2008

Season 3, Episode 1: “Clash of the Santas”

Separated from his wife, Howard volunteers as a stand-in Santa at the shopping mall--and ends up getting invited to represent England at an international Santa competition in Lithuania. He gets to take an elf with him, and Colin agrees to fill the role.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bob Mills

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Lights

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What is Northern Lights about?

Northern Lights is a 2006 comedy-drama. It is a spin-off of the 2004 Christmas special Christmas Lights. A sequel, City Lights, was broadcast in 2007. Also a Christmas special, Clash of the Santas, was broadcast in December 2008. It featured Colin and Howie taking a trip to Lithuania to represent the United Kingdom in a Santa convention. The main problem with this is that miserable Howie is picked as Santa, while true Christmas believer Colin is relegated to the role of cheerleading elf.

How many seasons does Northern Lights have?

Northern Lights comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Northern Lights?

Key cast members in Northern Lights include Mark Benton, Sian Reeves, Robson Green, Nicola Stephenson.

Who created or directed Northern Lights?

Northern Lights was developed and directed by Bob Mills.