Mobile (TV series)
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Mobile is a 3-part British
television drama series with an interweaving plot based around a fictional mobile phone operator and the adverse-effect of mobile phone radiation to health
. The series was screened by ITV
in the UK
, during March 2007. The cast includes Jamie Draven
, Neil Fitzmaurice
, Keith Allen, Samantha Bond, Brittany Ashworth and Julie Graham
. It was written by John Fay
.
The series is set in Liverpool
and Manchester
, the main action takes place in the present day, with a backstory of events surrounding the 2003 Iraq War. Alongside Liverpool and Manchester, the series was filmed in Wirksworth
, Derbyshire
, on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
.
Each of the three episodes focuses on a different individual, who is caught up in the overall story. In episode one, Neil Fitzmaurice
stars as Eddie Doig, a man who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Blaming the long term use of his mobile phone for his condition, he is persuaded by a hypnotist to mount a terror campaign against masts belonging to a fictitious mobile phone company. In episode two, Iraq War veteran and armed response officer Maurice Stoan (Jamie Draven
) is also revealed as part of the campaign. A trained marksman
, he shoots people using mobile phones, causing fear and panic among the public. Finally, in the last episode, James Corson (Keith Allen), the CEO
of the phone company, is kidnapped by Stoan, Stoan's intention being to assassinate Corson. However, the series ends with a terrifying twist as the truth about those behind the terror campaign is revealed.
The series has been released in the US by Acorn Media as a 2-disk set, containing 4 episodes ("The Engineer", "The Soldier", "The Boss" and "The Showdown"). Total running time is 206 minutes. The ITV release, available at Amazon UK, is a single region 2 disk with a run time of 207 minutes.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
television drama series with an interweaving plot based around a fictional mobile phone operator and the adverse-effect of mobile phone radiation to health
Mobile phone radiation and health
The effect of mobile phone radiation on human health is the subject of recent interest and study, as a result of the enormous increase in mobile phone usage throughout the world . Mobile phones use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range...
. The series was screened by ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, during March 2007. The cast includes Jamie Draven
Jamie Draven
Jamie Draven is an English actor whose career in films and television began in 1998. One of his early notable parts was as Billy's elder brother, Tony, in the hit 2000 film Billy Elliot and as Jamie Dow in Ultimate Force.A native of the southern Manchester district of Wythenshawe, he is the...
, Neil Fitzmaurice
Neil Fitzmaurice
Neil Fitzmaurice is an English actor, comedian and writer.-Writing:Fitzmaurice's writing projects include That Peter Kay Thing, for which he received a British Comedy Award, and the critically acclaimed Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, in which he also appeared as "Ray-Von".Neil has also written two...
, Keith Allen, Samantha Bond, Brittany Ashworth and Julie Graham
Julie Graham
Julie Graham is a Scottish television and film actress.-Career:Graham's television roles have included The Houseman's Tale BBC TV Series , Alison McGrellis in Casualty ; Alice in Harry ; Alison McIntyre in Life Support ; Lisa Kennedy in The Bill ; Megan Hartnoll in...
. It was written by John Fay
John Fay (writer)
John Fay is an award-winning British television writer, and playwright from Merseyside. He is known for his work on television soap operas Brookside and Coronation Street as well as his later work on original dramatic production.-Television career:...
.
The series is set in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
and Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, the main action takes place in the present day, with a backstory of events surrounding the 2003 Iraq War. Alongside Liverpool and Manchester, the series was filmed in Wirksworth
Wirksworth
Wirksworth is a small market town in Derbyshire, England, with a population of over 9,000.The population of the Wirksworth area including Cromford, Bolehill and Middleton-by-Wirksworth is about 12,000. Wirksworth is listed in the Domesday Book in 1086. Within it is the source of the River...
, Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
, on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a long heritage railway in Derbyshire, the headquarters of the railway centre around Wirksworth station and services operate between Wirksworth and Duffield and Wirksworth and Ravenstor...
.
Each of the three episodes focuses on a different individual, who is caught up in the overall story. In episode one, Neil Fitzmaurice
Neil Fitzmaurice
Neil Fitzmaurice is an English actor, comedian and writer.-Writing:Fitzmaurice's writing projects include That Peter Kay Thing, for which he received a British Comedy Award, and the critically acclaimed Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, in which he also appeared as "Ray-Von".Neil has also written two...
stars as Eddie Doig, a man who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Blaming the long term use of his mobile phone for his condition, he is persuaded by a hypnotist to mount a terror campaign against masts belonging to a fictitious mobile phone company. In episode two, Iraq War veteran and armed response officer Maurice Stoan (Jamie Draven
Jamie Draven
Jamie Draven is an English actor whose career in films and television began in 1998. One of his early notable parts was as Billy's elder brother, Tony, in the hit 2000 film Billy Elliot and as Jamie Dow in Ultimate Force.A native of the southern Manchester district of Wythenshawe, he is the...
) is also revealed as part of the campaign. A trained marksman
Marksman
A marksman is a person who is skilled in precision, or a sharpshooter shooting, using projectile weapons, such as with a rifle but most commonly with a sniper rifle, to shoot at long range targets...
, he shoots people using mobile phones, causing fear and panic among the public. Finally, in the last episode, James Corson (Keith Allen), the CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of the phone company, is kidnapped by Stoan, Stoan's intention being to assassinate Corson. However, the series ends with a terrifying twist as the truth about those behind the terror campaign is revealed.
The series has been released in the US by Acorn Media as a 2-disk set, containing 4 episodes ("The Engineer", "The Soldier", "The Boss" and "The Showdown"). Total running time is 206 minutes. The ITV release, available at Amazon UK, is a single region 2 disk with a run time of 207 minutes.