Jeremy Dyson
Director
Funland (2005)
Season 1
Funland is a comedy thriller serial, produced by the BBC, about a detective who arrives in Blackpool to find the killer of his mother with only the flimsiest of clues to go on. It was first screened from 23 October 2005 to 7 November 2005, on the digital channel BBC Three. Created by Jeremy Dyson and Simon Ashdown, the series consists of a fifty-minute opening episode followed by ten half-hour installments.
Released Oct. 23, 2005
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
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Network: BBC Three
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Episode 1
Carter Krantz has arrived in Blackpool.Naked and clutching just an ancient key and a piece of paper, he begins his journey into the town's deep dark underbelly, meeting the array of intriguing characters that lie beneath its surface.His first enco
Oct. 23, 2005, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
As Carter’s quest begins to gather momentum he becomes further entwined with The Woolfs.Lola (pictured above) realises that paying off her husband’s debt is going to be a much trickier task than she had ever thought possible.Connie’s confession to
Oct. 24, 2005, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Just when Lola feels her misfortune can’t get any worse, things take a turn in the direction she least expected, leaving Dudley agog.The Mayor and Mercy’s seemingly civilised negotiations turn into a showdown of corruption.Carter asks local hack K
Oct. 24, 2005, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Lola is riding high on her newly discovered talents as a lap dancer and finds an overexcited Dudley cannot satisfy her needs. A voyeuristic Leo Finch looks on with glee.The Woolf family are forced to attend Mercy’s birthday party, where humiliation an
Oct. 30, 2005, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Shirley is kicked out by Connie and seeks shelter in Shangri-la. He bumps into Lola and finds her charms impossible to resist. Dudley encourages Lola to pursue Shirley’s offer to wipe the debt in exchange for her favours. But Shirley proves to be a dishon
Oct. 30, 2005, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
As Carter's search for his mother's murderers intensifies, he is abducted by two hitmen. But, with the help of the all-powerful Mercy Woolf (pictured above), he manages to escape. He quizzes Mercy about his past. She responds with a tantalising revelation
Oct. 31, 2005, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Connie tries to get Shirley to stand up against Mercy.
Carter helps Lola, but where is Dudley in this situation? He is getting jealous and calls Lola's mother for help.
Oct. 31, 2005, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Carter has a new lead and suddenly faces the mayor, who is preparing to leave town. Lola is in more and more danger with every day. Her mother goes out with Leo instead of providing help to her daughter.
Nov. 6, 2005, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
Ruby is planning her wedding and Liam tries to reunite with his rock band.
Connie still tries to get Shirley to get rig of Mercy and put an end to her power.
Carter learns that he has to find Bridewell to get the answers he searches. The problem: Who is Bridewell?
Nov. 6, 2005, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Carter finally get closer to an answer. But still what does his key mean? and what's up with Shirley?
Nov. 7, 2005, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
Things rise to a huge and dramatic end and the most exclusive location in Blackpool, the Blackpool Tower. The man with the monkey mask is finally found and his face revealed, but for many of the involved people the sight isn't pretty.
Nov. 7, 2005, midnight
Network: BBC Three
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Oct. 23, 2005
Last Air Date: Nov. 7, 2005, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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