A second probe to examine Life on Mars

BBC 4 is in the midst of transmitting the second season Life on Mars. Caught most of the first series last year when it played on BBCAmerica.

The premise of this show is what happens when a cop in 2006 is transported back to 1973. DI Sam Tyler spends equal time trying to figure how this strange event has befallen him while also trying to solve crimes in his new decade.

It actually comes off better than you think. It employs the 'Lost' formula to great affect. Everything is or is not a clue as to why Sam is 1973. Like the fact that Sam has gone back 33 years..... 33 years is how old Jesus was when he was crucified. Important? Coincidence? Maddening.

I look forward to the re-broadcast on BBC America. No scheduled dates yet, but if that terrible Footballers Wive$ can get a second season then this should be a guarantee.

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