TV series
Shooting the Past
1999, English, on BBC Two. Created by Stephen Poliakoff.
Photographs that unlock the past... to fight for the future
A US property developer realises that he has a battle on his hands when he tries to renovate a London building containing a vast photographic collection and discovers that the library employees will resort to anything to thwart him.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 52 min
- Status
- Ended in 1999
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 24 January 1999
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 January 1999
- Last aired
- 24 January 1999
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Shooting the Past: quick answers
Is Shooting the Past worth watching?
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How many seasons of Shooting the Past are there?
Shooting the Past has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 52 minutes each.
Is Shooting the Past finished?
Yes. Shooting the Past ended in 1999, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Shooting the Past on?
Shooting the Past isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Shooting the Past parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Shooting the Past?
If you liked Shooting the Past, try Cupertino, Tales of the Unexpected, R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.
Who created Shooting the Past?
Shooting the Past was created by Stephen Poliakoff and stars Timothy Spall, Lindsay Duncan, Liam Cunningham.