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John Simm (Actor) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
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  • Actors: John Simm
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 8
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Sep 2007
  • Run Time: 942 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000LPQDBO
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 383 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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This Boxset contains Series 1 & 2 of Life On Mars, the smash-hit cop show starring John Simm as a detective who is involved in a car accident and wakes to find himself transported back to 1973 a world dominated by Ford Cortina's, sheep-skin jackets and very hard coppers.

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Sam Tyler, a detective from the 21st Century finds himself catapulted back to 1973, after a car accident knocks him unconscious. In his new state of altered reality, Sam must prove himself to 'new boss', the hot-headed DCI Gene Hunt, all the while unsure whether he is awake or dreaming. LIFE ON MARS is a throwback to the crime-fighting style of the 1970s, drawing its inspiration from such TV series as THE SWEENEY and THE PROFESSIONALS. As was characteristic of classic 60s fantasy, the creators have taken some risks with the show's politically incorrect references, daring to be slightly subversive. While its creators are quick to brush off comparisons to fellow time-travelling TV series QUANTUM LEAP, there are obvious thematic similarities, however unconscious. John Simm (HUMAN TRAFFIC) ably stars as Sam Tyler, the fish-out-of-water detective who must piece together the mysteries of his own situation, while solving the crime du jour. The show takes its title from David Bowie's haunting theme song. Contains both the first and second series.
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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful television without decending into soupy nostalgia, 17 Aug 2007
By Mr. C. J. Iredale "juxtapose" (London Town) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 (8 Disc Box Set) [2006] [DVD] (DVD)
What a programme! Without doubt one of the best shows to grace our screens in a long while, and unusually, fairly original. No spoilers from me (although you'll probably know the outcome), this serial is to my mind, quite unique that it is set in the past (1973) and at no point decentds into a nostalia trip. Quite the opposite, it highlights how we have progressed on many social issues. The stories are all, without fail, excellent, not one single duffer. And the series wraps itself up before it starts repeating and going over old ground.

John Simms is, as always, excellent in the lead role, and particular praise to Phil Gennister who has, in the role of Gene Hunt, being given continuously frankly superb dialogue and made it even better by his acting skills.

This is a series to cherish and revisit on a regular basis. Comparisons have been made to The Sweeney, but that is quite a myopic point of view; this is so much more, and will have you guessing how it concludes. Indeed, it's conclusion is an interesting talking point, one to discuss with those in the know for years to come. 10/10!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good surprise, 12 May 2010
This review is from: Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 (8 Disc Box Set) [2006] [DVD] (DVD)
I bought this for my girlfriend, but I have to sday that this TV series is very good, a good british production, I recommend it!
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42 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Best of British television series, 16 April 2007
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This review is from: Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 (8 Disc Box Set) [2006] [DVD] (DVD)
Old fashioned police drama series with more twists than a 60's nightclub. DCI Tyler (John Simm)is the clever rather politically correct 2006 copper seemingly transported back to 1973 to Manchester and Salford CID after a car accident or is it just a coma induced dream? DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister)is the refreshingly UN-PC 1970's CID boss who has every "ism" you could wish or fear for. The resulting clash of policing styles of the two men is the main ingredient in this superb piece of retro British television. If you missed it first or second time around, you owe it to yourself to find out what all the fuss was about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loving it!
I watched all the Ashes to Ashes episodes and I must admit I did have a dilema about buying this box set. Read more
Published 13 days ago by E. North

5.0 out of 5 stars life on mars
i bought this box set because 1. i thought the series was great on tv and 2. my children hadn't seen it before. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mr. G. T. Egan

5.0 out of 5 stars Life on Mars is Great!
I missed the two series of Life on Mars the first time around, so when I saw the special offer of the complete set on Amazon I immediately purchased it. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Mr. Ben J. Murray

5.0 out of 5 stars Life On Mars
The best television programme ever. Fact. It's law to buy it and if you don't I'll come 'round your houses and stamp on all your toys. GOT IT??...
Published 1 month ago by Gene Hunt

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Life on Mars!!
If this and it's following series are not one of the best things that have been on television than I don't know what is. Love the series, love the music, love the cast!!
Published 1 month ago by C. A. Lafranconi

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole series,just love Philip Glenister can't wait for Ashes to Ashes boxset.
Published 1 month ago by Molls

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Gene Hunt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got this DVD box set for my 14yr old son. He watched Ashes to Ashes with us and didn't know who Sam Tyler was.... he loves Life on Mars series 1 and 2 now too. Lx
Published 1 month ago by L. Tidmarsh

5.0 out of 5 stars All fine.
All fine - arrived in good order in specified time. And the series is fantastic!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. G. Panther

5.0 out of 5 stars sorted
watched again after seeing this series the first time and after ashes to ashes it all makes sense ;all the clues are there!
Published 2 months ago by zuzu

5.0 out of 5 stars Life on Mars fans
I'd heard folks talk about Life on Mars but had no idea what it what kind of programme it was. So I bought the boxed set and started to watch it with my teenage daughter. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Smithy

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