Life On Mars

This weekend we are working through a full re-watch of Life On Mars. Gene Hunt and Sam Tyler do nothing short of being awesome every episode, full of memorable lines and things I never noticed before. I could watch this over and over and always find something new that I hadn't spotted before.

That made me start looking at the Gene's top ten quotes:

1. Hunt: They reckon you've got concussion – but personally, I couldn't give a tart's furry cup if half your brains are falling out. Don't ever waltz into my kingdom playing king of the jungle.

Tyler: Who the hell are you?
Hunt: I'm Gene Hunt. Your DCI. And it's 1973. Nearly dinner time. I'm 'aving hoops

2. Hunt: You're nicked for the murder of Delphine Parks, the rape and attempted murder of Nina Akiboa. Anything you say will be taken down, ripped up and shoved down your scrawny little throat until you've choked to death. Gene Hunt chapter 1 verse 2.

3. Hunt to Alex Drake: Shall we go back to some proper policing? A bit of admin? I need to stamp your arse
Drake: I beg your pardon?
Hunt: It's tradition when the woman joins the Met, skirt up, stamp your bum with the days date and down the pub.

4. Hunt to Alex Drake: Stop moaning. What’s up with you this morning! You haven’t got the decorators in again have we?

5. Suspect: I want a lawyer.Hunt: I want to hump Britt Ekland, what are we gonna do?

6. Hunt: Now is not the time to have a one-night stand with your conscience.

7. Hunt to female police officer: Listen luv, how about you detect me some Garibaldi biscuits to go with this cuppa

8. Hunt: What I call a dream involves Diana Doors and a bottle of chip oil.

9. Hunt: Gene Hunt smashes doors down he does not pick girlie locks.

10. Hunt: Take that seat belt off! You're a police officer, not a bloody vicar.

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