A perfectly smooth change of gear, by Robert Hanks, The Independent, 8 February 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008. You’d have to have a heart of stone, if you’ve followed Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes from the start, not to be moved as they, in turn, said their final goodbyes and went through the doors, only to disappear in a subtle flash of light once they’d slammed shut. It was desperately sad and quite brilliant in equal measure.

Barker, Emily (8 January 2018). "David Bowie's 40 greatest songs – as decided by NME and friends". NME. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019 . Retrieved 16 February 2020.Tension between Drake and Hunt is built through the unsatisfactory explanation of Sam Tyler's absence and the perceived underhandedness and shoddy work of Hunt in contrast to the methodical, ethical and modern Drake. Continuing the theme of Life on Mars, throughout the series, it is ambiguous to both Drake and the audience whether the character is dead or alive in the present day and to what extent her actions influence future events.

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Ashes to Ashes – Season 2 The highly anticipated second season premieres May11th at 10/9c". Archived from the original on 24 April 2009 . Retrieved 3 May 2009. Gene Hunt poster sparks propaganda battle". BBC News. London. 3 April 2010 . Retrieved 13 January 2019. If our head was hurting already, it was soon going into overdrive. We meet Chris, Shaz and Ray appreciating that the world around them is changing, and they’re beginning to lose faith in the Guv himself (shame on them!). And as they try and wrap their heads around the inevitably quite muted crime of the week story, Ray both takes charge, and ultimately, takes the lead in discovering the truth about them all.a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao Pegg 2016, pp.27–30. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. " A Reality Tour – Davis Bowie". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017 . Retrieved 11 August 2017.