Release Date

01 May, 2011

Runtime

01:00: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

3/1

Synopsis

Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.

Original Title

Exile

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Miniseries

01 May, 2011

London journalist Tom Ronstadt's world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets.

Created By

Daniel Brocklehurst

Paul Abbott

Actors

John Simm

Jim Broadbent

Olivia Colman

Nico Mirallegro

Claire Goose

Daryl Fishwick

Shaun Dooley

Crew

Nicola Shindler

Paul Abbott

Karen Lewis

Will Hughes-Jones

Adrian Johnston

John Alexander

Roy Sharman