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A triumphant return for DCI Gene Hunt, Ashes To Ashes takes some of the characters from the superb time-shifting police drama Life On Mars, and moves the action to the early 1980s. So it's out with the Cortina, in with the Audi Quattro, and straight down to some terrific television. Joining DCI Hunt -- again played with terrific force and stature by Philip Glenister -- is Keeley Hawes, as DCI Alex Drake. Like John Simm's character in Life On Mars, DCI Drake suddenly finds herself in 1981, with no clear reason why. This provides the platform for another terrific show, the first series of which is fully present and correct here. Ashes To Ashes is tonally a little different from Life On Mars, but maintains the wonderful attention to period detail (and a healthy 80s soundtrack to match), and the willingness to mix in some fun alongside the serious business of police work. Ashes To Ashes is some achievement. It grounds out an identify for itself, stepping out of the shadow of Mars. And the rapport between Hawes and Glenister is a real highlight. But there's so much to enjoy here, backed up by the promise of another series in the offing. For now, though, there's plenty to get your teeth into here, thanks to a quality, very British drama that's simply compelling television. --Jon Foster
Great writing, fabulous music and lashings of humour[...]an utter treat
ASHES TO ASHES is better than LIFE ON MARS
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| Media Type: | DVD: Digital Versatile Disc. |
| Disk Count: | 4 |
| Running Time: | 8 hours 0 minutes |
| Release Date: | 5th May 2008 |
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| Certification: | Suitable for 15 years and over. (15) |
| Language: | English |
| Audio: | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen |
| Distributor: | CONTENDER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP |