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The Return of Gene Hunt?

1/4/2020

Tonight, during a live-tweeting rewatch of Life on Mars S1, Ep 1, co-creators Matthew Graham and Ashely Pharoah confirmed that they will be revisiting the Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes universe in a "Final Chapter" to the franchise.

"We would never make another Mars unless we really had something to say and could push the envelope all over again. Finally we have something," Graham promised.

In a series of tweets, he teased a few details for the upcoming show, including

They’re envisaging 4 or 5 episodes
It will be set in Manchester and London
It will visit the 70s, 80s and an alternate now
There will be appearances from the Ford Cortina, Audi Quattro & a Chinese wall of cardboard boxes.
DCI Litton will return
Keats will very probably return
They want to get as many returning characters from both shows as possible

There’s no time frame for this, so watch this space for further information.

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Want to own the Quattro from Ashes to Ashes? Well now you can!

6/11/2014

In order to raise money for this years Children in Need appeal, the BBC are auctioning off the Audi Quattro that featured in Philip's hit 80's drama, Ashes to Ashes.

This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a genuine piece of TV history - the original Audi Quattro used in all three series of the hit BBC drama Ashes to Ashes. The iconic red motor is also signed under the bonnet by Philip Glenister, who played its short-tempered owner, DCI Gene Hunt. This autumn, the Quattro was given a fresh MOT and a makeover. But she’s a former TV action vehicle and still has a number of battle scars from the exciting life she has led.

So, fire up your wallets if you want to fire up the Quattro, bidders!

Details:

Red 1983 Audi Quattro
2144cc Turbo charged WR Engine
Four-wheel (4x4) drive
Freshly painted and with new MOT

The Audi Quattro has been donated by the BBC and lovingly restored by Audi. BBC Children in Need or Audi do not accept any responsibility for the car and can not offer any warranty or guarantee. All the images which feature were taken at the end of October 2014. The logistics of collecting the car must be agreed by all parties.

Every single penny raised by the auction will go towards making a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK. To bid, visit the Quattro's ebay page.

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Gene Hunt places 3rd in Britain's Favourite Dectective poll

20/4/2014

Philip's iconic character, DCI Gene Hunt has come third in a Channel Five poll to find Britain's favourite detective, alongside his 70s sidekick, Sam Tyler.

Gene, who appeared in both Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes, beat legendary detectives such as Hercule Poirot (David Suchet), Inspector Morse (John Thaw) and Jack Frost (David Jason) to claim the third spot. He was only beaten by Columbo and Sherlock.

As one of the contributors said, "In DCI Gene Hunt, without doubt you have got one of the greatest, the most memorable TV Detectives ever."

The full top ten was as follows:

10. DCI Tom Barnaby (Midsummer Murders)
9. Miss Marple (Agatha Christie's Marple)
8. DI Jack Frost (A Touch of Frost)
7. Jonathan Creek (Jonathan Creek)
6. DI Alec Hardy (Broadchurch)
5. Inspector Morse (Morse)
4. Hercule Poriot (Agatha Chrisite's Poirot)
3. Gene Hunt and Sam Tyler (Life on Mars)
2. Columbo (Columbo)
1. Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock)

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Sony TV to air Ashes to Ashes

6/3/2014

From April Sony Entertainment Television will be broadcasting Ashes To Ashes - the acclaimed follow up to detective drama series Life On Mars, which is currently airing on the channel.

Ashes to Ashes sees Philip reprise his role as DCI Gene Hunt but this time in 1980s London. He's swapped the Cortina for a Audi Quattro and has swapped Sam Tyler for sexy, intelligent, DI Alex Drake (Keeley Hawes) who has been sent back to 1981 after being shot in 2008.

Watch Sony TV's preview below!

When first broadcast in 2008, Ashes to Ashes attracted an average audience of 6.7 million viewers. The Observer newspaper said: “Every bit as gripping as its predecessor… the new dimensions in this series are fascinating." While The Sun commented: “A television programme to treasure … it’s a relief to report, Philip Glenister is still having the time of his acting life as The Flying Squad’s Fonz."

Ashes to Ashes begins on Wednesday 9th April at 10pm on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Previously unseen photos added to archive

1/10/2013

Thanks to Mitchell McGee, who worked on the set of Ashes to Ashes, we can bring you some previously never before seen photos of Philip and behind the scenes of the series.

There is also this one from the set of Demons

Mitchell also has an very exciting Ashes to Ashes memorabilia auction coming up and we shall be featuring it on the site, so keep an eye out for that!!

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Gene Hunt finishes 4th in TV detective poll

19/8/2013

A recent CultboxTV poll asked people to vote for British TV's best detective of the 21st century so far (from shows which began after 2000).

Well, the results are in and we are pleased to announce that DCI Gene Hunt, portrayed by Philip Glenister, finished in 4th place. It's good to see the Manc Lion hasn't been forgotten now that Ashes to Ashes has finished.

The full results are as follows:

Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock) - 52.6%
Endeavour Morse (Endeavour) - 15.4%
Madame Vastra (Doctor Who) - 15.1%
Gene Hunt (Ashes to Ashes/Life on Mars) - 5.3%
John Luther (Luther) - 4.6%
Christopher Foyle (Foyle's War) - 1.7%
Ellie Miller (Broadchurch) - 1.4%
Robbie Lewis (Lewis) - 1.2%
Sandra Pullman (New Tricks) - 0.9%
Stella Gibson (The Fall) - 0.7%
Peter Boyd (Waking the Dead) - 0.6%
Rachel Bailey (Scott & Bailey) - 0.4%

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Major Photo Update

8/8/2013

We have been sent a large collection of photos (by a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous) of Philip at various events. There were many photos we hadn't seen before; and so we have been busy updating our archive.

The main albums that have been updated so far are:

Enjoy!

We are still trawling through the collection so we're sure there will be further updates when we've sorted through the rest of the photos.

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The Return of Gene Hunt?

Want to own the Quattro from Ashes to Ashes? Well now you can!

Gene Hunt places 3rd in Britain's Favourite Dectective poll

Sony TV to air Ashes to Ashes

Previously unseen photos added to archive

Gene Hunt finishes 4th in TV detective poll

Major Photo Update

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The Return of Gene Hunt?

Want to own the Quattro from Ashes to Ashes? Well now you can!

Gene Hunt places 3rd in Britain's Favourite Dectective poll

Sony TV to air Ashes to Ashes

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Gene Hunt finishes 4th in TV detective poll

Major Photo Update

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