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Manchester on Screen: Uncovering the Best Movies and TV Shows Set in the North

Manchester, the vibrant city in the northwest of England, has been the backdrop for numerous iconic movies and TV shows that have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. From gritty dramas to heartwarming comedies, the city's unique blend of industrial heritage and cultural diversity has inspired a wide range of stories that reflect its complex and fascinating history. In this article, we'll delve into the best movies and TV shows set in Manchester, exploring the city's rich cinematic landscape and uncovering the hidden gems that make it a must-visit destination for film enthusiasts.

Cast

John Simm

Philip Glenister

Liz White

Dean Andrews

Life on Mars (2006) TV Show

7.8 316 votes

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Country: United Kingdom

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 16

Audience: TV-14

Story: A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

Plot: time travel, northern england, police, police detective

Time: 1970s

Place: manchester

Cast

David Threlfall

Nicky Evans

Rebecca Atkinson

Tina Malone

Shameless (2004) TV Show

7.6 153 votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Seasons: 11

Episodes: 138

Audience: TV-MA

Story: The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

Plot: sibling relationship, self-destruction, white trash, big family, northern england, dysfunctional family, dark comedy, sexual humor, ...

Place: manchester

Scott & Bailey (2011) TV Show

7.3 81 votes

Genre: Crime, Drama

Country: United Kingdom

Seasons: 5

Episodes: 33

Audience: TV-14

Story: D.C. Rachel Bailey and D.C. Janet Scott have a robust and engaging friendship which enables them to draw upon each other’s strengths and investigate murders for the Manchester Metropolitan Police.

Plot: police, female cop, police detective, female detective, buddy cop, police procedural

Place: england, united kingdom, manchester

Fresh Meat (2011) TV Show

7.2 136 votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Country: United Kingdom

Seasons: 4

Episodes: 30

Story: Six students — Vod Nordstrom, Oregon Shawcross, Josie Jones, Kingsley Owen, JP Pembersley, and Howard McGregor — are freshmen (save for second year Howard) at Manchester Medlock University. Having applied late to accommodation, they live in a shared, off-campus house in Whalley Range rather than the halls of residence.

Plot: roommates, college, friendship, slice of life, university, sitcom, young adult, late coming of age, ...

Place: england

Coronation Street (1960) TV Show

5.3 117 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: Malaysia, United Kingdom

Seasons: 67

Episodes: 4603

Audience: TV-PG

Story: The residents of Coronation Street are ordinary, working-class people, and the show follows them through regular social and family interactions at home, in the workplace, and in their local pub, the Rovers Return Inn. Britain's longest-running soap.

Plot: northern england, community, soap opera

Place: manchester