Ashes to Ashes Series 2

brian s · 11-12-2008, 2:47 PM

Posted on Thursday 11 December 2008
Gene Hunt and Alex Drake fight corruption in Ashes to Ashes 2

An underlying battle against police corruption will be at the heart of the second series of the BBC's cult hit Ashes to Ashes, according to producer Beth Willis.

Speaking to Digital Spy, Willis confirmed that the new series would be set in 1982, "six or seven months" after the end of the first season. In the first episode, out of time copper Alex Drake "gets some news... which makes her think this world is not as straightforward as she thought it was!"

Willis also noted that Sam Tyler, played by John Simm in Life on Mars, "does crop up a couple of times. We have a character from Life On Mars [and] that will inevitably reopen questions about Sam."

A third series of Ashes to Ashes is currently being outlined.

IAN P · 11-12-2008, 3:01 PM

A third series,they wanna make sure the viewing figures for season 2 pan out first.

Because the first season didn't exactly light the screen up did it?

brian s · 11-12-2008, 3:11 PM

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Originally Posted by IAN P

A third series,they wanna make sure the viewing figures for season 2 pan out first.

Because the first season didn't exactly light the screen up did it?

No, it wasn't that great. They may have learnt from their mistakes.

Cheers
Bri

Decadence · 11-12-2008, 3:37 PM

Although it weas not as good as Life On Mars I still enjoyed it immensely, looking forward to the next season. Any info on when the US remake of Life On Mars is being screened over here?

soundstory · 16-12-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by brian s

Posted on Thursday 11 December 2008

Willis also noted that Sam Tyler, played by John Simm in Life on Mars, "does crop up a couple of times. We have a character from Life On Mars [and] that will inevitably reopen questions about Sam."
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Hmmm, I'm still peeeved off about the ending of season 2, not sure I care anymore

brian s · 16-12-2008, 5:42 PM

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Hmmm, I'm still peeeved off about the ending of season 2, not sure I care anymore

It didn't do anything for me either. I don't think they could've come up with an ending that would keep everyone happy.

All the best
Bri

brian s · 17-12-2008, 11:54 PM

Banana man: Tough guy Gene Hunt in robe and slippers on new Ashes To Ashes set
By Lizzie Smith
Last updated at 9:20 AM on 10th September 2008

As millions of viewers know, hardman DCI Gene Hunt is not someone to cross, but it appears actor Philip Glenister is a bit more of a softie.
These sneak photos from the set of the second series of Ashes to Ashes show the actor wrapped in a cuddly towelling dressing gown and cosy slippers.
Munching on a banana as he talks to a crew member between takes he couldn't look less intimidating.

Life on Mars hard man Philip Glenister tucks into a banana dressed in his robe and slippers
The look is a far cry from Glenister 's no-nonsense character Hunt - the sexist policeman wouldn't be caught out without his sharp suit and Audi Quattro.
And after his brief break at the catering van Glenister was indeed back in his no-nonsense costume, teamed unusually with a pair of wellies.

The actor has made the much-loved character his own after first appearing in Life on Mars, and then in the spin-off Ashes to Ashes.

The two dramas have proved one of the BBC's biggest success stories in recent years, winning a clutch of awards and a huge fanbase.

Back to the eighties: After slipping into a suit, teamed with a pair of wellies, Glenister was back in character

fruitfly · 23-02-2009, 8:21 PM

Rent Ashes to Ashes - Complete BBC Series 2 DVD | LOVEFiLM

If lovefilm.com are to be believed the second series will be available to buy/rent in July this year which hopefully means a mid spring/ early summer release on TV. Unless anyone else has anything more definitive?

brian s · 23-02-2009, 9:37 PM

Has anyone bought the series one DVD? I assume the episode which had The Pop Group's "We Are All Prostitutes" as a major plot device must've keep the original soundtrack as below. It'd be the reason I'd buy it. Can anyone confirm this?

YouTube - We are all prostitutes - The pop group

Cheers
Bri

fruitfly · 23-02-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brian s

Has anyone bought the series one DVD? I assume the episode which had The Pop Group's "We Are All Prostitutes" as a major plot device must've keep the original soundtrack as below. It'd be the reason I'd buy it. Can anyone confirm this?

YouTube - We are all prostitutes - The pop group

Cheers
Bri

I'm afraid the song isn't used. The line "we are all prostitutes" is used to portray a spotty teenager's angst at the establishment and that's about it as far as I know. Episode 2
TV Scoop: Ashes to Ashes: Episode 2 soundtrack

brian s · 23-02-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fruitfly

I'm afraid the song isn't used. The line "we are all prostitutes" is used to portray a spotty teenager's angst at the establishment and that's about it as far as I know. Episode 2
TV Scoop: Ashes to Ashes: Episode 2 soundtrack

That's disgusting. It was the whole thread of the episode.

Annoyed
Bri

soundstory · 24-02-2009, 12:22 PM

So are we saying that the song isn't on the dvd?

krish · 24-02-2009, 6:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fruitfly

I'm afraid the song isn't used. The line "we are all prostitutes" is used to portray a spotty teenager's angst at the establishment and that's about it as far as I know. Episode 2
TV Scoop: Ashes to Ashes: Episode 2 soundtrack

iirc, there is an excerpt played on the tape recorder when Alex and Gene are questioning the zitty boy, just after Alex reads the lyrics off the back of the single ... and Bri (sorry for being late

) this scene and tape recorder excerpt IS on the DVD (just played/ffwd'd the disc)

In general ALL the music is retained

brian s · 24-02-2009, 6:11 PM

Gret news Krish. It's one of my favourite records of all time and I loved the episode as it played such a big part in it's plot. I watched this one as it went out so I didn't start recording until I realizwd The Pop Group were involved. It's back on my want list again.

Thanks
Bri

krish · 24-02-2009, 6:20 PM

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It's back on my want list again.

Just under £12 at several retailers here (they're all The Hut Group owned/run sites, including Asda where I purchased mine just a few weeks ago for the same price), is a 4-disc set
- Ashes to Ashes: Complete BBC Series 1 DVD

brian s · 24-02-2009, 8:23 PM

I'll check that out. I keep seeing it in HMV at £22. I didn't enjoy this anywhere near as much as LOM series one which is why I've held back. I've waited for the price to drop. I must have it for The Pop Group episode though.

Bri

krish · 24-02-2009, 9:55 PM

Bri

It's now £1.20ish cheaper at £10.74 through Asda's website (direct link: Ashes To Ashes - The Complete Series One Asda Entertainment - DVD)

- I just got a marketing email from them, and they're automatically taking 10% off at the checkout:

I don't know how long this promotion will last, as there were no T&Cs on the email and the subject field was "Save an extra 10% on DVD boxsets"
... it's usually a 24hr thing with The Hut sites, though they usually say it's such

brian s · 24-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Krish

Keep this up and they'll owe me money by the time I order. That would be well into The Pop Group philosophy.

Bri

fruitfly · 25-02-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by krish

iirc, there is an excerpt played on the tape recorder when Alex and Gene are questioning the zitty boy, just after Alex reads the lyrics off the back of the single ... and Bri (sorry for being late

) this scene and tape recorder excerpt IS on the DVD (just played/ffwd'd the disc)

In general ALL the music is retained

Sorry, I think I had my ear plugs in for that 10 seconds. No wonder I, and no doubt plenty of other people missed that. Despite knowing of the song, what is played in the show barely amounts to a lot of noise.
In any case, it should hardly be the reason for not buying the series. At half price, prostitutes or no prostitutes, the first season is worth the outlay.

and what is iirc?

krish · 25-02-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fruitfly

and what is iirc?

iirc, it's if I recall/remember correctly

brian s · 25-02-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fruitfly

Sorry, I think I had my ear plugs in for that 10 seconds. No wonder I, and no doubt plenty of other people missed that. Despite knowing of the song, what is played in the show barely amounts to a lot of noise.
In any case, it should hardly be the reason for not buying the series. At half price, prostitutes or no prostitutes, the first season is worth the outlay.

I'm a far greater fan of The Pop Group than I am of Ashes To Ashes. I caught on to them around the same time I discovered the music of Gil Evans. Gil and The Pop Group completely changed my musical taste. Both are quite obscure and for a major drama series to use this "lot of noise" as a pivotal part of the plot is quite remarkable.

It's also very unlikely that Alex would know the record that well if at all. It suggests she has actually gone back in time.

All the best
Bri

alpha10 · 25-02-2009, 8:24 PM

Does anyone know a date of when series two will hit the screen? Hopefully they will put it in HD as well?

brian s · 25-02-2009, 10:17 PM

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Does anyone know a date of when series two will hit the screen? Hopefully they will put it in HD as well?

I've just done a quick search but couldn't find anything so it must be a while away yet.

Cheers
Bri

fruitfly · 26-02-2009, 1:14 AM

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Originally Posted by alpha10

Does anyone know a date of when series two will hit the screen? Hopefully they will put it in HD as well?

It's not far off. From what I've seen on the net, I would guess at a mid spring or early summer release. Also, from what I remember, at the end of the final episode in 2008, the announcer said something like Ashes to Ashes will return in a years time. Series one was shown early last year, not far past Christmas. Series two is very close by.

ndenbow · 27-02-2009, 12:54 PM

I don't think it will be long. Life On Mars and Ashes to Ashes S1 was always March IIRC. This takes us nicely into Spring/Summer when everyone should be outside and doing other stuff than watching the TV

alpha10 · 27-02-2009, 12:58 PM

Cheers all, really looking forward to the new series, loved S1.......

krish · 27-02-2009, 1:47 PM

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Ashes to Ashes S1 was always March IIRC.

started 7th Feb last year (S1 thread - Ashes To Ashes - Starts early Feb, BBC One)

brian s · 27-02-2009, 11:51 PM

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started 7th Feb last year (S1 thread - Ashes To Ashes - Starts early Feb, BBC One)

Cheers Krish.

I've looked again and found no start date for series 2. It's going to be quite a bit more between the two series than we expected.

Regards
Bri

alpha10 · 28-02-2009, 9:31 AM

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Cheers Krish.

I've looked again and found no start date for series 2. It's going to be quite a bit more between the two series than we expected.

Regards
Bri

I am still looking, if I can find a start date I'll post it, I hope they at least do an advertising campaign to give us warning, I don't want to be scrolling through the EPG to see 'Ep 3/9'

brian s · 28-02-2009, 9:36 AM

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Originally Posted by alpha10

I am still looking, if I can find a start date I'll post it, I hope they at least do an advertising campaign to give us warning, I don't want to be scrolling through the EPG to see 'Ep 3/9'

I'd imagine they'll let us know. At least I hope they will.

Cheers
Bri