What is Life on Mars?
Q: What is Life on Mars?
A: Life on Mars is a British science fiction and police drama television series.
Q: When was it first broadcasted?
A: It was first broadcast on BBC One between January 2006 and April 2007.
Q: Who is the main character?
A: The main character is DCI Sam Tyler of the Manchester Police, played by John Simm.
Q: What happens to the main character?
A: He is hit by a car in 2006 and wakes up in the year 1973.
Q: Who does he work for in 1973?
A: He works for Manchester Police CID as a DI under DCI Gene Hunt, played by Philip Glenister.
Q: What kind of problems does he face in the series?
A: Tyler faces various problems, most frequently regarding the differences between his modern approach to policing and the more old-fashioned way of his colleagues.
Q: Is it clear why he is in 1973?
A: No, it is unclear whether he is insane, in a coma, or if he really has travelled back in time.