'Life on Mars' Articles
A collection of articles surrounding the BBC series, Life on Mars in which Philip played DCI Gene Hunt. This role is regarded by the majority as being his most notable. Click on the links below to read each article. External links will open in a new window.
16th January 2008 - Vanity Fair
Philip Glenister, British TV’s Breakout Star
For my money, one of the most exhilarating acting performances on television this season took place not on any of the major U.S. networks, but on the British cable export BBC America. And if you want to check it out for yourself, you’ll need to act fast. The actor’s name is Philip Glenister, and the show is Life on Mars.
11th April 2007 - BBC Manchester
Life on Mars: the end
Millions of people tuned in to watch the conclusion of BBC One’s Life on Mars (10 April). The Manchester-based cop drama ended with a clever twist which saw Sam Tyler go back to the future before returning to 1973. But how was it for you?
February 2007 - Celebrity Magazine
I’m not showbiz… I’m a miserable f***er
Life on Mars star Philip Glenister, 44, on getting into character as his alter ego, hard bitten 70s cop Gene Hunt, dealing with success and what he’d do if Hollywood came calling…
1st February 2007 - BBC Press Office
Life on Mars Series 2 Press Pack - Philip Glenister plays the "Sheriff of Manchester" DCI Gene Hunt
Philip Glenister talks about the second series of the hit UK drama
January 2006 - Daily Record
Philip Glenister and the birth of a TV Legend – Detective Chief Inspector Gene Hunt
We haven’t seen a cop show like Life On Mars in 30 years, but star Philip Glenister reckons its controversial content blasts a gust of fresh air at today’s political correctness. Graham Keal met him on location in Manchester.
8th December 2005 - BBC Press Office
Life on Mars Series 1 Press Pack - Philip Glenister plays DCI Gene Hunt
Gene Hunt. Your DCI. And it's 1973, almost dinner time, and I'm having hoops.
16th January 2008 - Vanity Fair
Philip Glenister, British TV’s Breakout Star
For my money, one of the most exhilarating acting performances on television this season took place not on any of the major U.S. networks, but on the British cable export BBC America. And if you want to check it out for yourself, you’ll need to act fast. The actor’s name is Philip Glenister, and the show is Life on Mars.
11th April 2007 - BBC Manchester
Life on Mars: the end
Millions of people tuned in to watch the conclusion of BBC One’s Life on Mars (10 April). The Manchester-based cop drama ended with a clever twist which saw Sam Tyler go back to the future before returning to 1973. But how was it for you?
February 2007 - Celebrity Magazine
I’m not showbiz… I’m a miserable f***er
Life on Mars star Philip Glenister, 44, on getting into character as his alter ego, hard bitten 70s cop Gene Hunt, dealing with success and what he’d do if Hollywood came calling…
1st February 2007 - BBC Press Office
Life on Mars Series 2 Press Pack - Philip Glenister plays the "Sheriff of Manchester" DCI Gene Hunt
Philip Glenister talks about the second series of the hit UK drama
January 2006 - Daily Record
Philip Glenister and the birth of a TV Legend – Detective Chief Inspector Gene Hunt
We haven’t seen a cop show like Life On Mars in 30 years, but star Philip Glenister reckons its controversial content blasts a gust of fresh air at today’s political correctness. Graham Keal met him on location in Manchester.
8th December 2005 - BBC Press Office
Life on Mars Series 1 Press Pack - Philip Glenister plays DCI Gene Hunt
Gene Hunt. Your DCI. And it's 1973, almost dinner time, and I'm having hoops.
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