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Exile

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.

2011 |1 Season  | 60m |  Mystery, Drama

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Cast

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John Simm

Tom Ronstadt

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Jim Broadbent

Sam Ronstadt

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Olivia Colman

Nancy Ronstadt

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Nico Mirallegro

Teenage Tom Ronstadt

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Claire Goose

Mandy

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Shaun Dooley

Mike Eldridge

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Creator

Daniel Brocklehurst

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

BBC One