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Exile

TV·2011–2011·1 season, 3 episodes·BBC One·Mystery, Drama·1h·Created by Daniel Brocklehurst, Paul Abbott

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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.

Cast

John SimmJohn SimmTom RonstadtJim BroadbentJim BroadbentSam RonstadtOlivia ColmanOlivia ColmanNancy RonstadtNico MirallegroNico MirallegroTeenage Tom RonstadtClaire GooseClaire GooseMandy
Daryl Fishwick
Daryl FishwickWendyShaun DooleyShaun DooleyMike Eldridge

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes2011Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1May 1, 2011—With his career and life in ruins, Tom Ronstadt returns to his hometown, where he finds his estranged father now in the grip of Alzheimer's.
  2. S01E02Episode 2May 2, 2011—As Sam's behaviour becomes more erratic, Tom steps up his investigation into Metzler. But will Tom's quest for the truth put both him and Sa
  3. S01E03Episode 3May 3, 2011—A shock revelation leads Nancy to help with Tom's search for answers. But the truth of what Sam has been hiding for all these years will cha

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