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A stylish, mind-bending blend of cop drama and supernatural mystery, laced with dark humour and 80s nostalgia.
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Life on Mars
A twisty, atmospheric blend of cop drama and psychological mystery, with sharp wit and a constant undercurrent of unease.
About British television series
Genres comedy drama, drama, police television drama, science fiction
Created by Tony Jordan, Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah
Starring John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Tony Marshall, Noreen Kershaw
Length 2 seasons, 16 episodes, 60 min each
Network BBC One, BBC Four
Country United Kingdom
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