Product Details

• Actors: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Montserrat Lombard
• Directors: Jonny Campbell
• Producers: Ashes to Ashes - Series One - 4-DVD Set ( Ashes to Ashes - Series 1 ), Ashes to Ashes - Series One - 4-DVD Set, Ashes to Ashes - Series 1
• Format: Import, PAL
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Contender Home Entertainment
• Run Time: 472 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0025G22I0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,714 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Box Set, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A triumphant return for DCI Gene Hunt, Ashes To Ashes takes some of the characters from the superb time-shifting police drama Life On Mars, and moves the action to the early 1980s. So it's out with the Cortina, in with the Audi Quattro, and straight down to some terrific television. Joining DCI Hunt -- again played with terrific force and stature by Philip Glenister -- is Keeley Hawes, as DCI Alex Drake. Like John Simm's character in Life On Mars, DCI Drake suddenly finds herself in 1981, with no clear reason why. This provides the platform for another terrific show, the first series of which is fully present and correct here. Ashes To Ashes is tonally a little different from Life On Mars, but maintains the wonderful attention to period detail (and a healthy 80s soundtrack to match), and the willingness to mix in some fun alongside the serious business of police work. Ashes To Ashes is some achievement. It grounds out an identify for itself, stepping out of the shadow of Mars. And the rapport between Hawes and Glenister is a real highlight. But there's so much to enjoy here, backed up by the promise of another series in the offing. For now, though, there's plenty to get your teeth into here, thanks to a quality, very British drama that's simply compelling television. ...Ashes to Ashes - Series One - 4-DVD Set ( Ashes to Ashes - Series 1 )

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than "Life on Mars", November 15, 2009

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Robin Allison "REA" (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ashes to Ashes: The Complete Series One [Region 2] (DVD)

"Ashes" is the sequel to the "Life on Mars" series. It stars Philip Glenister and Keeley Hawes, not whoever the people are that Amazon lists at the top of the page. This is another time-traveling cop story, this time a modern female psychological profiler who goes back to the "Manc Lion" and gang - this time to the '80s. Great, hilarious writing, great plots, great '80s soundtrack, and Philip Glenister is a force of nature. This series was a huge hit in Britain (they're currently filming season 3, something the producers said they wouldn't do), but season 1 only played once on BBC America. I've had to watch it in segments on line, which I've done at least 3 times through per season. I saw this series before I ever saw "Life", and ended up buying the DVD for "Life" just to see the gang at work in the '70s. Based on my love for this show, I plan to buy the 2nd season of "Life" on DVD and I check several times a week to see if "Ashes" has been released on Region 1 DVD yet. I can't wait. It will be in my cart the minute it comes out. Do yourself a favor and check it out online.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it., December 6, 2009

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Dudeman (The Slope) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ashes to Ashes: The Complete Series One [Region 2] (DVD)

If you're able to watch Region 2 DVDs, do what I did and buy this from Amazon UK. Believe it or not, it's cheaper by a third to get it straight from there rather than going through Amazon's U.S. site. They even have a currency converter.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Life on Mars, but good on it's own, November 9, 2009

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Roy Guill - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ashes to Ashes: The Complete Series One [Region 2] (DVD)

I've enjoyed season 1 of Ashes to Ashes more than I expected I would. The series stands well on it's own while benefitting from the things that made Life on Mars a great show. WHEN, OH WHEN WILL WE GET THIS DVD REGION 1????