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Ashes to Ashes: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008] [DVD]

Ashes to Ashes: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008] [DVD]

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Actors: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Montserrat Lombard
Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 105 reviews

Format: PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen, Closed-captioned
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 480 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 1

MPN: MLT62056
EAN: 5030305620561

Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: May 5, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days

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Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Montserrat Lombard

Amazon.co.uk Review
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

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3 out of 5 stars Tongue in cheek   July 27, 2010
R. C. Harris (New Zealand)
It is unfortunate that the producers decided to go with a tongue in cheek approach to this series. Life on Mars was more gritty and gripping.

If you like a tongue in cheek then this production is fine, well done. Personally I enjoy a straighter production. The costumes that Alex Drake wears are bizarre and erodes credibility. In fact, the characters are more caricatures.

Gene Hunt and his two cronies are effectively a comedy trio. Which is a pity as Gene was a superb role in Life on Mars.

The first episode has a shoot out with the baddies, that could have come from the Keystone cops! Both Chris Skelton and Ray Carling's characters would fit better in the 80s comedy Hi De Hi...

Overall, the programme is to viewing, as to what fast food is to dining. Ok at time but quickly forgetable...


5 out of 5 stars love the 80s!!   June 21, 2010
Sharon
Loved all the series on the tv and so wanted the dvds. Set in the 80s with the music its just brilliant. Gene Hunt (wow) and Alex have a strong connection and you are always left wondering are they going to get together or not. All the characters make it a brilliant series and well worth watching.


5 out of 5 stars Good Series   June 13, 2010
B. Smith (The Lakes)
I had seen the ending but missed the start so I purchased this first series of Ashes to Ashes. Great entertainment but I am still confused.


5 out of 5 stars A great series   June 10, 2010
Mrs. P. Chirgwin (Witney, Oxfordshire)
Bought this for my son as he's a great Ashes to Ashes fan - now he can see the series again at his leisure. He was delighted.


5 out of 5 stars Gene Genius!   May 31, 2010
Hawkeye (UK)
Loved "Life on Mars", and then Ashes Series One has taken the Gene Genie to a whole new level.

Gene Hunt is arguably the best new character to appear on the BBC since the start of the new millenium - brash, funny, larger than life, an unlikely sex-symbol in an era of political correctness gone mad, he bestrides his world like a mouthy Northern Collossus! Phil Glenister grabs the role with both hands and runs with it brilliantly, so much so that you just can't imagine anybody else even coming close....

If you havn't seen it, buy and enjoy, and if you have, just buy and enjoy the genius of the Gene Genie all over again.... Fire up the Quattro!

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