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Exile
2011 · 1 season, 3 episodes · ended
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Seasons and episodes Exile
Season 1
2011 · 3 episodes · about 3h
1. Episode 160 min
With his career and life in ruins, Tom Ronstadt returns to his hometown, where he finds his estranged father now in the grip of Alzheimer's. As Tom struggles to adapt to the place he once knew as home, he begins to unravel the mystery from his childhood that drove him away all those years ago.
2. Episode 260 min
As Sam's behaviour becomes more erratic, Tom steps up his investigation into Metzler. But will Tom's quest for the truth put both him and Sam in danger?
3. Episode 360 min
A shock revelation leads Nancy to help with Tom's search for answers. But the truth of what Sam has been hiding for all these years will change both of them forever.
Season summaries1 season, 3 episodes
Season 1
2011 · 3 episodes · about 3h
London journalist Tom Ronstadt's world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets.
1 season, 3 episodes, about 3h in total, from May 1, 2011 to May 3, 2011. Episodes run about 60 min.
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What is it about? Exile
Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease.
During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets.
The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.
Genres: mystery, drama. Themes: corruption, dementia, family history, alzheimer's disease, psychological thriller, father son relationship.
Cast and crew Exile
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Creators
- Created byDaniel Brocklehurst
- Created byPaul Abbott
- MusicAdrian Johnston
- EditingRoy Sharman
- NetworkBBC One
Full cast17 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- John Simm · Tom Ronstadt · 3 ep.
- Jim Broadbent · Sam Ronstadt · 3 ep.
- Olivia Colman · Nancy Ronstadt · 3 ep.
- Nico Mirallegro · Teenage Tom Ronstadt · 3 ep.
- Claire Goose · Mandy · 3 ep.
- Daryl Fishwick · Wendy · 3 ep.
- Shaun Dooley · Mike Eldridge · 3 ep.
- Timothy West · Metzler · 2 ep.
- Sarah Jayne Dunn · Metzler's PA · 2 ep.
- Alex Clayton · Tom Ronstadt · 2 ep.
- Sarah Parks · Wendy's Partner · 2 ep.
- Kate Magowan · Jane · 1 ep.
- John Paul Hurley · Kevin · 1 ep.
- Denise Black · Belinda · 1 ep.
- Ned Dennehy · Ricky · 1 ep.
- Allan Corduner · Geller · 1 ep.
- Abby Greenhalgh · Hayley · 1 ep.
Crew:
- Will Hughes-Jones · Production Design
- John Alexander · Director
- Roy Sharman · Editor
- Nicola Shindler · Producer
- Paul Abbott · Producer
- Karen Lewis · Producer
- Adrian Johnston · Original Music Composer
- Daniel Brocklehurst · Writer
Trailer Exile
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Details Exile
- First episode
- May 1, 2011
- Last episode
- May 3, 2011
- Status
- ended
- Network
- BBC One
- Countries
- Brazil, United Kingdom
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- AbbottVision, BBC
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Exile have?
1 season, 3 episodes. The last episode aired May 3, 2011.
Who’s in Exile?
John Simm, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Nico Mirallegro, Claire Goose, Daryl Fishwick, Shaun Dooley, Timothy West, Sarah Jayne Dunn, and Alex Clayton. Created by Daniel Brocklehurst and Paul Abbott.
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