TV Show Details
Air Date:May 1st, 2011
Last Air Date:May 3rd, 2011
Network:BBC One
Status:Ended
Genres:Drama , Mystery
Original Language:English
Production Companies:AbbottVision, BBC
Exile on the Web:Official Website
Exile (2011)
BBC One
Scripted
TV Series
Audience Score
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.
WriterDaniel Brocklehurst
