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Funland

2005 · 1 season, 11 episodes · miniseries

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Seasons and episodes Funland

Season 1

2005 · 11 episodes · about 5h

Still: Pilot1. Pilot50 min

All gather at the Blackpool Tower for the infamous Cross Ball, featuring a mysterious guest in a monkey mask. Carter considers the implications of Mercy's revelations, while the world comes crashing down around Shirley.

Still: Episode 22. Episode 225 min

Lola tries to pay off her husband's gambling debts but finds the task more complicated than expected. Carter's search leads him into contact with the Woolf family.

Still: Episode 33. Episode 325 min

Dudley is stunned at the desperate measures Lola resorts to pay off his debts, while Carter presses a local journalist for information about the Woolf family.

Still: Episode 44. Episode 425 min

Carter prepares to meet local journalist Cryer on the beach but arrives to find he has been killed. Undeterred, he searches the dead man's flat for clues about his mother's murder – and discovers some useful information.

Still: Episode 55. Episode 525 min

After an outraged Connie evicts him for being unfaithful, Shirley moves into the Shangri-La – where he offers Lola a surprising way to pay off her husband's gambling debt.

Still: Episode 66. Episode 625 min

Mercy provides Carter with a few tantalising details about his past, while the Mayor and Shirley await a visit from the Finnish entrepreneur – who doesn't live up to expectations.

Still: Episode 77. Episode 725 min

Carter comes to Lola's aid, while Connie demands Shirley dispose of Mercy. The Mayor thinks he's got away with murder, but soon discovers his problems are only beginning.

Still: Episode 88. Episode 825 min

Time is running out for the Mayor, while Lola returns from her ordeal and Dudley tries to save his marriage, but he might have left things too late. Carter is determined that not even Ruby will stand in his way.

Still: Episode 99. Episode 925 min

Shirley is forced to confront his demons, Carter and Lola meet Bridewell, and Connie's decision to take refuge at the Shangri-La rouses Leo's interest and Valerie's concern.

Still: Episode 1010. Episode 1025 min

Carter discovers intel Mercy needs to know and offers to tell her if she agrees to share her own secrets. Shirley's recent revelations put his marriage to Connie in jeopardy.

Still: Episode 1111. Episode 1125 min

The drama concludes as the characters gather at the Blackpool Tower for the infamous Cross Ball – featuring a mysterious guest in a monkey mask.

Season summaries1 season, 11 episodes

Season 1

2005 · 11 episodes · about 5h

Carter Krantz arrives in Blackpool to investigate the murder of his mother. He gets a job in the local strip club, and soon realises that the town has many dark secrets and that the killer may even be his boss – the club's owner.

1 season, 11 episodes, about 5h in total, from October 23, 2005 to November 7, 2005. Episodes run about 27 min.

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What is it about? Funland

Carter Krantz arrives in Blackpool to investigate the murder of his mother. He gets a job in the local strip club, and soon realises that the town has many dark secrets and that the killer may even be his boss – the club's owner.

Genres: mystery, comedy, drama. Themes: mother, detective, surreal, northern england, murder, dark comedy.

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Details Funland

Poster: Funland
First episode
October 23, 2005
Last episode
November 7, 2005
Status
miniseries
Network
BBC Three
Country
United Kingdom
Original language
English
Studio
BBC Comedy

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Funland have?

1 season, 11 episodes. The last episode aired November 7, 2005.

Who’s in Funland?

Daniel Mays, Ian Puleston-Davies, Sarah Smart, Kris Marshall, Judy Parfitt, Philip Jackson, Roy Barraclough, Emily Aston, Frances Barber, and Kenny Doughty. Created by Jeremy Dyson and Simon Ashdown.

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