Forgotten (TV series)
| Forgotten | |
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Written by | Caleb Ranson |
| Directed by | Ben Bolt |
| Starring |
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| Composer | Rob Lane |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Laura Mackie |
| Producer | Cameron McAllister |
| Cinematography | Gavin Finney |
| Editor | Frances Parker |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production company | LWT |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 15 February – 1 March 1999 |
Forgotten is a three-part British television drama series, created and written by playwright Caleb Ranson, that first broadcast on ITV on 15 February 1999,[1] it was produced by LWT for the ITV network. The series stars Paul McGann and Amanda Burton, and follows Ben Turner (McGann), a happily-married father to a six-year-old daughter, whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of a letter in the mail, whose writer claims to have information relating to his involvement in a murder several years earlier.[2] Events are further complicated when Rachel Monroe (Burton), the mother of the victim, arrives at Turner's bed & breakfast in an attempt to discover the truth behind the crime.[3]
The series broadcast over three consecutive nights, with the concluding episodes following on 22 February and 1 March 1999.[1] The first episode drew 12 million viewers, while the second attracted 11.2 million, and the final episode attracted 11.9 million.[4] The series aired as part of PBS' Mystery! strand in the United States, and was released on Region 1 DVD on 2 October 2001; however, this title is now out of print.[3] The series is yet to be released on Region 2 DVD.
Production[edit]
Amanda Burton, when interviewed by PBS regarding her role as Rachel Monroe, commented: "Rachel can be mischievous... I must admit that it's nice being a bit wicked or devilish as Rachel."[5]
Reception[edit]
Larisa Lomacky Moore for Amazon.com wrote; "The end is guaranteed to surprise and disturb even the most astute armchair detective."[3]
Cast[edit]
- Paul McGann as Ben Turner
- Amanda Burton as Rachel Monroe
- Zara Turner as Natalie Turner
- Karis Copp as Emmy Turner
- Kathryn Howden as DCI Parris
- Tim Faraday as DS Harding
- Ian Hogg as Ch. Supt. Dexter Alan
- Adrian Rawlins as Oliver Fraser
- Geraldine Alexander as Stella Cannon
- Christopher Villiers as Andrew Cannon
- Gwyneth Strong as Denise Longden
- Mark Bagnall as Robin
- Lloyd McGuire as Ed
- Anna Keaveney as Eileen
- Edward Jewesbury as Bernard Clivedon
- Liz Edmiston as Alma Todd
- Sally Faulkner as Mrs. Arthur
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Airdate | UK viewers (million) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Ben Bolt | Caleb Ranson | 15 February 1999 | 12.00[4] | |
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Rachel Monroe, still grieving for the daughter snatched from her by a murderer 15 years previously, persists in blaming a happily married second-hand book dealer for the crime, even though he has always maintained his innocence.[6] | ||||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Ben Bolt | Caleb Ranson | 22 February 1999 | 11.20[4] | |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Ben Bolt | Caleb Ranson | 1 March 1999 | 11.90[4] | |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "TV Time – Forgotten". TV Time. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Forgotten (TV Mini-Series 1999)". IMDb. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Forgotten [DVD]". Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". BARB. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Mystery!: Forgotten: Amanda Burton – Interview". PBS. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Forgotten – Series 1, Episode 1". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
External links[edit]
- 1999 British television series debuts
- 1999 British television series endings
- 1990s British crime drama television series
- 1990s British television miniseries
- ITV television dramas
- Television series by ITV Studios
- London Weekend Television shows
- British English-language television shows
- Television shows set in England