Shaz is very much out of sorts in Ashes To Ashes final series episode two.
Written by Ashley Pharoah, it further lifts the curtain on what appears will form part of the Ashes and Mars conclusion.
Two moments in particular left the hairs on the back of my neck standing up like never before.
“AS a massive fan, it’s been great to be such an important part of it all.”
Daniel Mays arrives as DCI Jim Keats in the first episode of the final series of Ashes To Ashes this Friday night.
Will Gene Hunt’s (Philip Glenister) world ever be the same again?
I interviewed Danny on the Ashes set for a feature to be published in the MEN on Friday.
NOW, where were we?
The final series of Ashes To Ashes begins on BBC1 at 9pm on Good Friday.
I’ve seen preview DVDs of the first two episodes and can say without a shadow of a doubt that Ashes has upped its game.
And how.
With quite brilliant performances from Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes and the rest of CID.
Plus the truly exceptional Danny Mays as Jim Keats.
Destined to be discussed long into the night once it’s screened.
Firstly, let me say yet again that I know just how lucky I am to be able to see episodes of Ashes in advance.
Plus interviewing the cast on set and elsewhere.
But mixed with the excitement of seeing episode one is a sadness that now there are just seven left to go.
(Actually published on Feb 14 2010. Please open and read in full)
THE full archive of Life of Wylie Ashes To Ashes blog posts for 2007, 2008 and ALL of 2009 is here.
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“WHAT do you mean, she’s given up fighting?”
Alex Drake stares down the barrel at another bullet in episode three of Ashes To Ashes.
But this time it’s not Arthur Layton pulling the trigger.
CAN we trust the Gene Genie?
You’ll get the answer in episode two of the new series of Ashes To Ashes.
I’ve just watched a preview DVD for a second time, having left several days to get over a jaw-dropping moment the first time I saw it.
In particular, a word that rocks Gene back on his heels.
As usual, I won’t spoil the work of Ashes co-creator and episode writer Matthew Graham by revealing it in advance.
But just watch what Ray (Dean Andrews) does in the split second cut to the next scene.
Attention to detail is just one of the many reasons why I love Ashes To Ashes.
In a world where, yes…everything is still significant.
JUST like Gene Hunt’s Audi Quattro when Ray and Chris are in the back, there’s never enough room.
Today’s MEN features an interview with Philip Glenister about the second series of Ashes To Ashes.
And there’s lots more from Phil here…
THE calm before the storm for Ashes To Ashes fans.
We’ve seen the first trailer for series two.
And read the press pack.
So to keep us all going…
THE special trailer for the new series of Ashes To Ashes made its debut a few hours ago.
Screened just before 10pm after the second edition of The Apprentice.
The cast reunited for a few days last month to go back in front of the cameras.
With the trailer inspired by the Soho storyline of the first episode, as well as the ongoing theme in series two of police corruption.
You can watch it here – with some still images under the links below.
Spandau Ballet’s 1981 hit Chant No 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On) provides the soundtrack.
With a first proper glimpse for fans of the slightly softer look for Alex, plus Chris’s highlights.
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