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List of  Ashes to Ashes episodes

 Ashes to Ashes is a British science fiction/police procedural drama television series, serving as a spin-off from the

original series, Life on Mars.

The transmission dates given below refer to the original UK broadcast on BBC One.

Series 1 (2008)

The first series of  Ashes to Ashes shows a 21st century police officer, Detective Inspector Alex Drake (Keeley

Hawes) investigating the notes Sam Tyler (John Simm) wrote. While in the process of this, Drake is shot and awakes

in 1981, where she meets Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister), Ray Carling (Dean Andrews) and Chris Skelton (Marshall

Lancaster) whom she has read about in Tyler's notes.

No. Title Writer Director Airdate

1 "Deja Vu" Matthew Graham Johnny Campbell Thursday 7 February 2008

DI Alex Drake wakes up in 1981 after being shot by an ex-criminal mastermind, Arthur Layton. After realising that she is experiencing a similar

situation to that of Sam Tyler's, she enlists the help of Gene Hunt to bring down Layton believing that it will enable her to return to 2008.

2 "The Happy Day" Ashley Pharoah Johnny Campbell Thursday 14 February 2008

As the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer approaches, an anti-Docklands redevelopment protest and bomb threats put CID

under pressure. Realising that she is stuck in 1981, Alex is desperate to escape and meets her own mother, Caroline Price. Guest starring Rupert

Graves and Steve Strange.

3 "Nothing Changes" Julie Rutterford Bille Eltringham Thursday 21 February 2008

With a serial attacker at large, Gene and Alex investigate a rape allegation from a prostitute. Drake has a hard time convincing the team to take the

allegation seriously and efforts are blighted by an unreliable witness and the status of the suspect.

4 "The Missing Link" Mark Greig Catherine Morshead Thursday 28 February 2008

When the body of a nuclear research centre worker goes missing, Drake believes it to be a cover-up.

5 "The Smoking Gun" Mark Greig Bille Eltringham Thursday 6 March 2008

Gene and Alex are on the trail of Simon Neary, a pimp and drug dealer. However, they discover that Neary is involved in a guns deal, leading Alex

to believe that stopping the deal could stop her from being shot in 2008. To stop Neary, Alex must convince Neary's boyfriend, played by Russell

Tovey, to snitch on him.[1]

6 "Over the Hill" Mick Ford Catherine Morshead Thursday 13 March 2008

An armed robbery leads Gene to Chas Cale, a criminal he tried to bring down in Manchester. But when Chas reveals his alibi, Gene begins to

wonder if he is past his prime as a DCI. Alex sends Ray and Chris undercover at the local pub in order to solve the case. But Gene is forced to come

to the rescue when Alex's investigations end with her being tied up, gagged and left to die in an industrial freezer. Guest starring Phil Davis and Asa

Butterfield

7 "Charity Begins at Home" Matthew Graham Johnny Campbell Thursday 20 March 2008

A charity fund raiser is shot and robbed of all the money he raised, so Alex suggests a TV reconstruction to help find the shooter. However, Gene

decides to start beating confessions out of people, which ends up putting one of CID in serious danger. Guest starring Matthew Macfadyen.

8 "Alex's Big Day" Ashley Pharoah Johnny Campbell Thursday 27 March 2008

With the day of her parents' car bombing fast approaching, Alex makes their deaths into a case – a crime that has yet to happen. With Ray's help,

Alex crushes a blue four-door Ford Escort that she thinks her parents died in, as a way to prevent her parents' murders, and then, after planting a

small amount of cocaine, arrests her parents for drug possession. Lord Scarman is due to visit CID for an inspection, so Gene releases all the

station's prisoners and locks Chris up, so that the station can get a good review. However, Gene releases Alex's parents who in turn arrange for the

release of a prisoner who is the last person Alex would want set free. Guest starring Geoffrey Palmer

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Series 2 (2009)

The second series was confirmed to be in production in early 2008.[2]

This series takes place in 1982, and is the

fourth British series overall in the  Life On Mars franchise.[3]

The first episode of the new series aired on 20 April[4]

and was watched by 7.01 million viewers.[5]

No. Title Writer Director Airdate

1 "Found in Soho" Ashley Pharoah Catherine Morshead Monday 20 April 2009

A police officer is found dead in a Soho strip club. Gene suspects that PC Sean Irvine had been corrupted, but Alex is unconvinced, and the team

investigates the possibility that Irvine was murdered by another officer.

2 "Reckless Driving" Matthew Graham Catherine Morshead Monday 27 April 2009

Jed Wicklow, a gypsy suspected of car theft, is killed in a car accident that initially appears to be of Gene's doing. However, Dr Battleford, the

doctor who attends to the gypsies, displays signs of suspicious behaviour, including giving Gene a Masonic handshake, causing Alex to suspect that

there is more to this case than is immediately apparent. Alex follows Gene to a Masonic lodge (whose members include Supermac, Ray and Dr

Battleford) and witnesses his initiation. Gene later reveals that he joined the lodge because he knows Supermac is corrupt and can only deal with it

from the inside. Chris tries to find the right time for a very important proposal. A gypsy fortune-teller tells Gene that his power will be taken by

Tyler, this is later revealed to refer to Ray who acts as Tyler to the Masonic lodge.[6]

3 "Fight for their Rights" Nicole Taylor Ben Bolt Monday 4 May 2009

When the owner of an animal experimentation lab has a dismembered animal left outside his door, he drops into CID. He says that because of the

bill being put through the Animal Rights protesters are trying to scare him. Gene thinks they're only trying to intimidate him. Outside the Police

station, a fire bomb injures the lab owner's daughter. Their investigation leads them to an imprisoned activist who is on a hunger strike and a

psychoanalyst. With six more attacks planned in three days, and the press putting pressure on the Police to solve it, it's a race against time.

Meanwhile, Supermac needs Gene to admit that Kevin Hales was suicidal so the Masons won't be discovered. After Gene makes his decision,

Supermac threatens to transfer him to Plymouth but changes his mind after realising that Hunt is too dangerous to get rid of.

4 "Gene's Queen" Ashley Pharoah Ben Bolt Monday 11 May 2009

Jackie Queen, the journalist seen in Series 1 Episode 6 of  Life on Mars, appears at the police station pregnant and in search of her niece. Gene Hunt

finds Supermac is involved in shielding from justice the man responsible for the disappearance of many young northern girls who came to London.

Mac also trumps up corruption charges on Alex who along with Gene was getting close to the truth. In the end, justice prevails, but changes the fate

of the CID.

5 "Blood Staines" Julie Rutterford Philip John Monday 18 May 2009

When a violent burglary occurs at Alex's in-laws' house, she comes face-to-face with their son Peter, the 14-year-old future father of Molly. Alex is

desperate to help Molly's grandparents all she can, but Gene wants a big collar to bury the press stories of police corruption, and dismisses the case

as trivial. When the fingerprints from the crime scene reveal the burglar was George Staines, a notorious gangster, now supposedly dead, Gene

realises this could be the catch he was after. Alex remembers hearing stories about the burglary, and is convinced that she would remember if the

culprit was as infamous as Staines. Gene is determined to uncover the truth and get the headline he deserves. Alex finally meets the mysterious man

who has been leaving roses in her apartment and office.

6 "Truth Canal" Jack Lothian Philip John Monday 25 May 2009

A dead body floating in a canal and identified as Colin Mitchell has the sign of a local loan shark (Trevor Riley) cut into its arm. In addition to

Riley, suspects include his blowsy wife Donna and his neighbourhood watch enthusiast dad. Alex is told by telephone that her decision not to turn

corrupt is jeopardising the outcome of her operation but believes that the bullet has been removed and she will soon return. Shaz and Chris'

relationship is off again on again. Set against the rise of 1980s 'greed is good' consumerism.[7]

7 "Traitor" Mark Greig Catherine Morshead Monday 1 June 2009

What looks like a simple drugs-drop at a building site turns into a murder case when CID find a body buried in concrete. Is the site's owner, Michael

Lafferty, crooked? Meanwhile, Alex is convinced she's recovering in the hospital and will wake up soon. However, the case begins to clash with her

desire to get home, and she becomes haunted by thoughts of her parents' death and whether she could have prevented it. The depth of the corruption

within the force becomes evident as one of the CID confesses his corrupt actions.[8]

8 "Who Am I, Really?" Matthew Graham Catherine Morshead Monday 8 June 2009

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When an informant is tortured and killed, DCI Gene Hunt is convinced that a major scam is about to happen and wants CID to fire on all cylinders

to prevent it. It's not long before Gene's gut feeling is proved right, as he, DI Alex Drake, DS Ray Carling and DC Chris Skelton receive information

that a gold bullion heist is about to take place – police officers are planning to intercept the robbers and steal the gold for themselves. Gene knows

this is his chance to try to put a stop to the corruption worming its way through the force. However, he needs to keep his eye on the ball if he wants

to succeed. It all goes wrong though, when Gene accidentally shoots Alex and she wakes up in the present – but in 1982, she's in a coma...

Series 3 (2010)

Series 3 consists of eight 60-minute episodes.[9]

The first episode of the series aired on 2 April 2010.[10]

Episodes 7

and 8 were joined as the show's first "two-parter" (i.e. the two episodes form one direct narrative) and was advertised

as such.

No. Title Writer Director Airdate

1 "Episode 1" Matthew Graham David Drury Friday 2 April 2010

After being shot by DCI Gene Hunt, DI Alex Drake wakes up 3 months later, back in 1983. The team is investigating the kidnap of a young girl,

Dorothy Blonde, who was abducted as her stepmother walked her to school. With a £50,000 ransom demanded for Dotty's life the team has to work 

fast. However, Dotty's father, David, wants to go it alone. And when newly promoted Ray panics while running the sting, it seems the family may

have been better off without CID's involvement. Gene is forced to put his career on the line as he's unable to stand by and watch a young girl lose

her life. Meanwhile, Alex is being haunted by the ghost of a young policeman, while the malevolent DCI Jim Keats advises her to be wary of Gene.

2 "Episode 2" Ashley Pharoah David Drury Friday 9 April 2010

A severed hand arrives in CID's post and the team discover a connection between the hand and the death of six women who were brutally murdered

and dumped in a shallow grave. When Gene and Alex discover that all the women were on the payroll at a dating agency run by Elaine Downing

(played by Glenister's real-life wife Beth Goddard), Alex goes undercover to try to trap the killer. Shaz finds herself disillusioned with the police

force and hands in her resignation but she is persuaded to carry out one final job before she leaves. Meanwhile DI Drake continues to delve into the

murky mystery of what really happened to Sam Tyler, believing the truth may be her way home.

3 "Episode 3" Julie Rutterford Alrick Riley Friday 16 April 2010

Gene and the rest of CID are feeling the pressure to stop a series of politically motivated arson attacks in the lead up to the 1983 General Election,

after a military compound and a polling station are set alight. DCI Jim Keats announces his plans to monitor the way Hunt and his team work while

trying to turn each member of the team against Gene. Ray finds himself having to confront some demons in his past as CID try to stop the arson

attacks. Elsewhere, Alex continues to mount her investigation into what really happened to Sam Tyler in 1980 and is struggling to work out why she

is being haunted by the young police officer.

4 "Episode 4" Jack Lothian Alrick Riley Friday 23 April 2010

Gene discovers that an undercover operation to catch several drug dealers is taking place on his patch without his knowledge. Determined to take

control Hunt blows the cover of an undercover opperative who turns up at CID and is eventually placed under his protection, yet it seems someone

on the inside is twisting things to help the drug dealers stay out on the streets. Meanwhile, the deceased police officer continues to haunt Alex.

5 "Episode 5" Tom Butterworth and Chris

Hurford

Jamie Payne Friday 30 April 2010

Gene Hunt is forced to face some demons from his past when two of his former colleagues from Manchester, DCI Litton and DI Bevan turn up onhis patch looking for stand-up comic Frank Hardwick who has stolen some money from the Police Widows and Orphans Fund. Hunt smells a rat

and leads an investigation only to discover that Hardwick is a frightened man who is in possession of some seriously dangerous information,

meanwhile Alex uses the arrival of Gene's former colleagues to delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the death and disappearance of Sam

Tyler.

6 "Episode 6" James Payne Jamie Payne Friday 7 May 2010

After the team's attempt to stop a prison riot goes badly wrong and Sergeant Viv James is taken captive, Gene and Alex must negotiate with the

leader of the revolt and save their colleague. A conman and former cellmate of the riot leader claims to be Sam Tyler, shocking Alex to the core

while Chris and Ray are in mortal danger when their undercover rescue attempt is rumbled by the prisoners. Alex is then left to put her differences

with Gene aside to reunite their team, but disaster awaits them.

7 "Episode 7" Ashley Pharoah David Drury Friday 14 May 2010

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DCI Jim Keats is coming to the end of his report on DCI Gene Hunt and his team in CID, yet he continues to push Alex to do whatever she can to

find out what really happened to Sam Tyler. Meanwhile, CID deal with a disturbance at an ANC illegal drinking den which leads to a murder

investigation and forces Gene and Alex undercover into a world of illegal immigration and terrorism while Gene's team falls apart around him.

While all this is going on, Chris makes the bravest decision of his life....[11]

8 "Episode 8"Matthew Graham

[12]David Drury

[13] Friday 21 May 2010

A brutal gang murder leads the team to investigate a European wide jewel smuggling ring. Keats completes his report on the department and tries to

turn the team against Hunt and transfer them to his control, revealing his true colours. Alex goes to investigate a house in Lancashire which she

believes holds the secret of Sam Tyler's disappearance. She uncovers a body in a field, and its warrant card reveals that it is a young Gene Hunt (and

its ghost is the young PC haunting her). Meanwhile, Chris, Ray and Shaz are given videos by Keats, which show them that they too are police

officers who died in tragic circumstances.

Following the successful foiling of the jewel smuggling attempt, Chris, Ray and Shaz move on to "eternal happiness", symbolised by Nelson the

landlord and his pub "The Railway Arms", which both appear on a London streetcorner (despite being located in Manchester in  Life on Mars). Alex

then comes to realize that she too is now dead; After Gene reconciles her to the fact she will never see her daughter again, Alex enters the pub. Gene

Hunt remains in Limbo (the missing word ending in "o", like "macho" which Keats was unable to utter), as Keats – ostensibly now the Devil – 

taunts him. Keats retreats to the shadows, having failed, but saying they will meet again. The episode ends as Hunt returns to his office to hear a

new detective push through the doors asking "Who are you and where is my iPhone?"  – showing that Gene continues to help dead or dying officers

from the 21st century.

A post-credits sequence shows a clip from the 1950s police show Dixon of Dock Green, bidding the audience goodnight. The title character George

Dixon was shot dead in an earlier film The Blue Lamp, despite the same character subsequently going on to star in the Dock Green TV series.[14]

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