Blackpool (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, Blackpool is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. Ripley Holden is a small-time entrepreneur desperate to make it big with his new state-of-the-art amusement arcade. The opening extravaganza is overshadowed by the find of a dead body on the premises. DI Carlisle is called in and quickly finds he has more on his mind than murder, when he falls in love with Ripley's long-suffering wife.
Who’s in it. Blackpool stars David Morrissey as Ripley Holden, Georgia Taylor as Shyanne Holden, David Tennant as DI Peter Carlisle and Sarah Parish as Natalie Holden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Blackpool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackpool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackpool tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackpool (2004)?
- In GB, Blackpool is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackpool worth watching?
- Blackpool holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackpool?
- Blackpool stars David Morrissey, Georgia Taylor, David Tennant, Sarah Parish and Steve Pemberton.
- When was Blackpool released?
- Blackpool was released in 2004.