TV series

Funland

Name: Funland
Released: 2005
Cast: Daniel Mays, Ian Puleston-Davies, Sarah Smart, Kris Marshall, Judy Parfitt

2005· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 6.2Ended

On BBC Three — From BBC Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

mother detective surreal northern england murder dark comedy clue blackpool comedy thriller

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upOct 23, 2005 · 50 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek)
E2 Episode 2Oct 24, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek), Ron Cook (Hitman)
E3 Episode 3Oct 24, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek), Ron Webster (Roy Valentine)
E4 Episode 4Oct 30, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek), Brian Hibbard (Willy Woolf)
E5 Episode 5Oct 30, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek), Ron Cook (Hitman)
E6 Episode 6Oct 31, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek), Ron Cook (Hitman), Brian Hibbard (Willy Woolf), Cheryl Campbell (Valerie Hinchcliffe), Jason Watkins (Bradley Stainer), Rasmus Hardiker (Hitman)
E7 Episode 7Oct 31, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Ron Cook (Hitman)
E8 Episode 8Nov 6, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Brian Hibbard (Willy Woolf), Cheryl Campbell (Valerie Hinchcliffe)
E9 Episode 9Nov 6, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Ron Cook (Hitman), Brian Hibbard (Willy Woolf), Cheryl Campbell (Valerie Hinchcliffe)
E10 Episode 10Nov 7, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek)
E11 Episode 11Nov 7, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
The drama concludes as the characters gather at the Blackpool Tower for the infamous Cross Ball – featuring a mysterious guest in a monkey mask.
Guest stars: Roy Barraclough (Onan Van Kneck), Emily Aston (Ruby Woolf), Frances Barber (Connie Woolf), Kenny Doughty (Liam Woolf), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Bryan Luke), Ryan Pope (Chris Church), Beth Cordingly (Vienna Keen), Nicholas Beveney (The Greek)