BBC’s ‘Ashes to Ashes’

Sleazus · 09-06-2009 10:37am

I loved the ending. Bloody brilliant and

Gene really was on every monitor - even the small ones - it was epic

). Though doesn't the ending remind you of John Simm's interpretation of the Life on Mars finale?

That the 'real world' was a dream within a dream?

Anyway, not sure about the third season, as I quite liked that finale. Still, time will tell. The show's been improving since it got out of the gate.

mike65 · 09-06-2009 10:40am

Thats the conundrum that series 3 will be based around I guess.

ejmaztec · 09-06-2009 3:14pm

tony1kenobi wrote: »

as long as Shaz gets shot.....preferably out of a cannon.

It looks like she already has been - launched face first into a wall.

Perhaps all of the characters were comatosed cops, robbers and peripherals, and Summers was the only other one realising what was actually going on.

09-06-2009 8:40pm

Sidney77 wrote: »

like a young gene hunt

to be honest i don't think there is another actor who could bring the screen presence to gene hunts character like philip glenister does but if they got the right actor it mightnt be a bad idea.

The Maverick · 09-06-2009 9:44pm

Great series finale I thought.Series 3 could be very interesting.

Blarggggh · 19-06-2009 12:18am

OK so missed out in the show , as I was busey studying for LC. Just caught up today. Fantastic ending. Im just wondering if anyone has any idea as to WHO or WHAT Gene Hunt is ?

Sidney77 · 22-06-2009 4:12am

Deleted User wrote: »

to be honest i don't think there is another actor who could bring the screen presence to gene hunts character like philip glenister does but if they got the right actor it mightnt be a bad idea.

Michael Sheen could do it, he can play anybody, plus the fact that Glenister said he based his character on Clough.

Sleazus · 22-06-2009 7:31am

Sidney77 wrote: »

Michael Sheen could do it, he can play anybody, plus the fact that Glenister said he based his character on Clough.

That could be great - but would Michael Sheen do it? He's a pretty big star and I reckon some due recognition is just around the corner.

Although he is apparently interested in playing Blofeld...

22-06-2009 7:25pm

Sidney77 wrote: »

Michael Sheen could do it, he can play anybody, plus the fact that Glenister said he based his character on Clough.

I have to say Michael Sheen is an excellent actor but two things

firstly, as above asked "would Michael Sheen go back to the small screen?"

Secondly Sheen, despite looking alot younger for his age, is only 6 years younger then glenister. Dean Lennox Kelly, or his brother Craig are two actors i had in mind as they have same hair colour, plus Mancunian accent. they could pull it off.

Mark Hamill · 23-06-2009 12:04pm

Seeing as no-one else has said it, am I the only one who got the feeling that

the guy who orchestrated the gold job at the end, the rose guy who called himself Summers wasnt actually the older version of the Constable Summers who he shot, but the old version of Chris Skelton

? (or was this completely obvious to everyone else?)

Mr E · 23-06-2009 12:29pm

Good theory.... definite similarities, and plausible considering what happened to him in the last couple of episodes.

The Maverick · 23-06-2009 9:59pm

Summers did have an Irish-ish accent though while Chris sounds very English.

23-06-2009 10:42pm

The Maverick wrote: »

Summers did have an Irish-ish accent though while Chris sounds very English.

and summers seemed intelligent whereas chris is a dumbass

Sidney77 · 24-06-2009 3:32am

true but a person and an accent can change over 27 years

Mark Hamill · 24-06-2009 10:44am

The Maverick wrote: »

Summers did have an Irish-ish accent though while Chris sounds very English.

Deleted User wrote: »

and summers seemed intelligent whereas chris is a dumbass

Sidney77 wrote: »

true but a person and an accent can change over 27 years

All very true

I just had the idea from what he said to Chris when he saw him during the heist (Here's a youtube clip, its at 8.44) and the scene where he died in Genes arms (Clip here, from about 2.05 onwards)

Sidney77 · 24-06-2009 11:34am

Deleted User wrote: »

I have to say Michael Sheen is an excellent actor but two things

firstly, as above asked "would Michael Sheen go back to the small screen?"

Secondly Sheen, despite looking alot younger for his age, is only 6 years younger then glenister.

Although you are all probably right about Sheen it could also be argued that its too small a role for Harvey Kietel

omahaid · 04-03-2010 2:33pm

We're back in business

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2010/wk12/

JP Liz V1 · 04-03-2010 2:37pm

Isnt their talk of a John Simm cameo in this series?

The Maverick · 04-03-2010 2:55pm

Theres talk but it hasnt been confirmed.I think I read somewhere that John Simm would only agree to have a cameo if it fitted in well with the plot,not just a random for the sake of it one.

omahaid · 05-03-2010 3:21pm

One day later and the beeb have decided to move the start date forward from week starting 20th March. Booo :mad:

omahaid · 20-03-2010 9:01am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdnW3LqenJM

Trailer for series 3

Sideshow Mark · 20-03-2010 9:13am

Starts on Good Friday in the traditional comedy slot. I think Fridays at nine is an odd choice, I dont believe it will get the ratings at that time.

omahaid · 20-03-2010 9:20am

Ya, Friday is an odd choice. They're not looking to be renewed, so dont think ratings matter...

Biggins · 20-03-2010 11:23am

omahaid wrote: »

Ya, Friday is an odd choice. They're not looking to be renewed, so dont think ratings matter...

Well, the voice-over in the trailer above does say "...in the FINAL series..."

iguana · 20-03-2010 12:45pm

omahaid wrote: »

Ya, Friday is an odd choice. They're not looking to be renewed, so dont think ratings matter...

It's the BBC, it's entirely state funded, while ratings aren't entirely unimportant they don't matter like they do with commercial stations.

Bondvillain · 20-03-2010 9:54pm

Oooh... Sam Tyler Mugshot at 00:19 in that trailer. With any luck, it'll lead to a decent finale.

I'm in.

Ann22 · 21-03-2010 1:41am

I can't wait to see this! Am I wrong and disturbed to secretly hope that Alex gets with Gene eventually risking leaving her child motherless in another time?:o

27-03-2010 12:24am

I love this show! cant wait for next week

Just thinking, imagine an irish ashes to ashes? obviously you would have to have Brendan Gleeson in the Gene role if you could get him. him an Glenister are very similar i think. anyone else have opinions on this?

omahaid · 02-04-2010 10:57am

9pm tonight! Just a reminder to everyone.

Mr E · 02-04-2010 11:08am

Can't wait to see how they get out of last seasons cliffhanger.

mike65 · 02-04-2010 7:50pm

Bump reminder.

omahaid · 02-04-2010 9:01pm

I enjoyed that now, I must say. Really good!! Did

Gene kill Sam? :eek:

mike65 · 02-04-2010 9:11pm

Facinating stuff. Thats too obvious omahaid!

Basq · 02-04-2010 9:12pm

Exactly what I'm thinking omahaid... though probably a red herring.

As soon as Max confronted Gene, it was the first thing I thought.

Decent opener.. where have I seen the actor who plays Max before?

omahaid · 02-04-2010 9:14pm

Ya, red herring alright. But I still have no idea what's going to happen

Which isn't a bad thing

mike65 · 02-04-2010 9:30pm

basquille wrote: »

Exactly what I'm thinking omahaid... though probably a red herring.

As soon as Max confronted Gene, it was the first thing I thought.

Decent opener.. where have I seen the actor who plays Max before?

Which one was Max? If you are thinking of the new copper DCI Jim Keats, thats Daniel Mays

02-04-2010 9:50pm

Mr E wrote: »

Can't wait to see how they get out of last seasons cliffhanger.

A bit stupid how she got out of the coma in 1983. Couldn't see

Gene killing Sam

myself.

Basq · 02-04-2010 10:08pm

mike65 wrote: »

Which one was Max? If you are thinking of the new copper DCI Jim Keats, thats Daniel Mays

Sorry.. yeah, meant Jim. Don't know where I got Max from.

Ah.. recognised him from the Channel 4 series 'Plus One'

Biggins · 02-04-2010 10:51pm

Good opener which is always obvious if it leaves you wanting more ...and it did.
Have to wait a darn week now though.

:pac:

ProjectColossus · 03-04-2010 2:55pm

I'm in Oz at the moment and I need to see this.. What am I going to do

cjmcork · 03-04-2010 8:05pm

really enjoyed last night's show - KH gets on my wick, but I love Gene Hunt so much, I just about bear her...........looks like it's gonna be a good season, if last night is anything to go by

03-04-2010 8:54pm

cjmcork wrote: »

KH gets on my wick

i wouldnt half mind keeley getting on something belonging to me if you know what i mean

she has an arse that just wont quit :cool:

omahaid · 03-04-2010 9:03pm

Deleted User wrote: »

she has an arse that just wont quit :cool:

LOL, legs too!

Motley Crue · 03-04-2010 10:15pm

I liked the first episode, a lot more engaging then SE2, and I could already see myself buying SE3 on DVD which I didn't with SE2...felt that was piss poor and went nowhere really

03-04-2010 10:32pm

omahaid wrote: »

LOL, legs too!

Matthew Mcfadyen is a lucky man!

Anyone see Labours psoter campaign against the David Cameron and the Tories? LOL!, Very clever but in a weird way it actually helps the Tories. This is not off topic trust me.

Here it is

Biggins · 04-04-2010 11:49am

Deleted User wrote: »

Matthew Mcfadyen is a lucky man!

Anyone see Labours psoter campaign against the David Cameron and the Tories? LOL!, Very clever but in a weird way it actually helps the Tories. This is not off topic trust me.

Here it is

Yea - but the Tories hit back within just four hours with their own version LOL
Here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1263244/Cameron-80s-TV-cop-Gene-Hunt-new-Labour-campaign-poster.html

allanb49 · 07-04-2010 2:29pm

i liked it is it not two weeks cause of the masters this week?

mike65 · 07-04-2010 3:13pm

Golf on Two Ashes on One

07-04-2010 3:53pm

quote of the week last week "Ray if ever you ever come in dressed like a Maths teacher again, ill paint your balls the colour of hazelnuts and tell the squirrels, that winters coming". where does he get them?

allanb49 · 07-04-2010 4:20pm

mike65 wrote: »

Golf on Two Ashes on One

Woo, thought that the girl said at the end ashes to ashes will return in a fortnight

BBC’s ‘Ashes to Ashes’

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