TV series
Blackpool
2004, English, on BBC One. Created by Peter Bowker.
Ripley Holden is a small-time entrepreneur desperate to make it big with his new state-of-the-art amusement arcade. The opening extravaganza is overshadowed by the find of a dead body on the premises. DI Carlisle is called in and quickly finds he has more on his mind than murder, when he falls in love with Ripley's long-suffering wife.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2004
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 16 December 2004
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter BowkerCreator
- David MorrisseyRipley Holden · 6 ep
- Georgia TaylorShyanne Holden · 6 ep
- David TennantDI Peter Carlisle · 6 ep
- Sarah ParishNatalie Holden · 6 ep
- Steve PembertonAdrian Marr · 6 ep
- Joe ArmstrongCast · 6 ep
- Thomas MorrisonDanny Holden · 6 ep
- Bryan DickCast · 6 ep
- David BradleyCast · 6 ep
- John ThomsonCast · 6 ep
- Kevin DoyleSteve · 6 ep
- Tom SwireCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 November 2004
- Last aired
- 16 December 2004
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Blackpool: quick answers
Is Blackpool worth watching?
Blackpool doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Blackpool are there?
Blackpool has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Blackpool finished?
Yes. Blackpool ended in 2004, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Blackpool suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Blackpool yet.
What shows are like Blackpool?
If you liked Blackpool, try Death Valley, Claws, Widow's Bay.
Who created Blackpool?
Blackpool was created by Peter Bowker and stars David Morrissey, Georgia Taylor, David Tennant.