How many series in Cracker?

three series
Cracker is a British crime drama series, created and principally written by Jimmy McGovern, and starring Robbie Coltrane and Geraldine Somerville. A total of three series and two specials were broadcast over the course of thirteen years.

How many episodes of Cracker are there?

25
Cracker/Number of episodes

Is Cracker on DVD?

Cracker Complete Collection (Box Set) (DVD, 2008)

Where is Cracker filmed?

Locations. The series was principally filmed in South Manchester, at locations including Didsbury (where Fitz lived at the fictitious address of “15 Charlotte Road”) and the police station at Longsight.

Was Cracker Cancelled?

Tonight British audiences can see `Fitz’, the made-for America version of `Cracker’. It was hailed as a triumph for Granada – but the series was pulled mid-run in the US. But ABC recently lost faith in Fitz and cancelled Cracker mid-run.

Was Adrian Dunbar in Cracker?

Cracker (TV Series 1993–1996) – Adrian Dunbar as Kelly – IMDb.

Is Cracker based on a true story?

Professor Wilson is a real-life Cracker – the fictional criminal psychologist Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald played by Robbie Coltrane in the hit ITV thriller series of the Nineties. The series also serves as a tragic reminder of the terrible price enacted by unsolved murders on the victims’ families.

Who was crackers wife?

Cracker (British TV series)

Cracker
Producers	Gub Neal Paul Abbott Hilary Bevan Jones John Chapman
Production locations	Manchester, England, UK
Running time	50 mins. (Series 1–3) 120 mins. (Specials)
Release

Why is Fitz called Cracker?

Edward “Fitz” Fitzgerald. The character was named after the English poet and writer Edward FitzGerald, according to series creator Jimmy McGovern. Coltrane won three consecutive BAFTA awards for the role, a streak which is only matched by Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren and Julie Walters.