Funland season 1 Episode #1.9 - Metacritic

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BBC-3
Nov 7, 2005

BBC-3
Nov 7, 2005

Summary Funland is a thrillingly surreal comedy from the writer of Eastenders. The series focuses on Carter Krantz, after being forced to flee his hometown when mother was brutally murdered by an unknown chainsaw-wielding maniac, he heads to Blackpool in search of answers. Armed with only a scrap of paper with the words 'Ambrose Chapel' scribble...

Directed By: Brian Kirk

Written By: Simon Ashdown, Jeremy Dyson

BBC-3
Nov 7, 2005

BBC-3
Nov 7, 2005

S1 • Episode 9

Episode #1.9

Air Date: Nov 7, 2005

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Summary Funland is a thrillingly surreal comedy from the writer of Eastenders. The series focuses on Carter Krantz, after being forced to flee his hometown when mother was brutally murdered by an unknown chainsaw-wielding maniac, he heads to Blackpool in search of answers. Armed with only a scrap of paper with the words 'Ambrose Chapel' scribble...

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Episode 1 • Oct 23, 2005

All gather at the Blackpool Tower for the infamous Cross Ball, featuring a mysterious guest in a monkey mask. Carter considers the implications of Mercy's revelations, while the world comes crashing down around Shirley.

Episode 2 • Oct 24, 2005

Lola tries to pay off her husband's gambling debts but finds the task more complicated than expected. Carter's search leads him into contact with the Woolf family.

Episode 3 • Oct 24, 2005

Dudley is stunned at the desperate measures Lola resorts to pay off his debts, while Carter presses a local journalist for information about the Woolf family.

Episode 4 • Oct 30, 2005

Carter prepares to meet local journalist Cryer on the beach but arrives to find he has been killed. Undeterred, he searches the dead man's flat for clues about his mother's murder - and discovers some useful information.

Episode 5 • Oct 30, 2005

After an outraged Connie evicts him for being unfaithful, Shirley moves into the Shangri-La - where he offers Lola a surprising way to pay off her husband's gambling debt.

Episode 6 • Oct 31, 2005

Mercy provides Carter with a few tantalising details about his past, while the Mayor and Shirley await a visit from the Finnish entrepreneur - who doesn't live up to expectations.

Episode 7 • Oct 31, 2005

Carter comes to Lola's aid, while Connie demands Shirley dispose of Mercy. The Mayor thinks he's got away with murder, but soon discovers his problems are only beginning.

Episode 8 • Nov 7, 2005

Time is running out for the Mayor, while Lola returns from her ordeal and Dudley tries to save his marriage, but he might have left things too late. Carter is determined that not even Ruby will stand in his way.

Episode 9 • Nov 7, 2005

Shirley is forced to confront his demons, Carter and Lola meet Bridewell, and Connie's decision to take refuge at the Shangri-La rouses Leo's interest and Valerie's concern.

Episode 10 • Nov 7, 2005

Carter discovers information Mercy needs to know and offers to tell her if she agrees to share her own secrets. Shirley's recent revelations put his marriage to Connie in jeopardy.

Episode 11 • Nov 7, 2005

The drama concludes as the characters gather at the Blackpool Tower for the infamous Cross Ball - featuring a mysterious guest in a monkey mask.

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