Series synopsis
In the Flesh is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Three on March 17, 2013. It ended on June 8, 2014. It was created by Dominic Mitchell. It stars Luke Newberry, Steve Evets, Marie Critchley and Steve Cooper.
Thousands of dead people have risen from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain. A cure has been found - but can the treated zombies be rehabilitated back into living society?
Premise
Thousands of dead people have risen from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain. A cure has been found - but can the treated zombies be rehabilitated back into living society?
Premise: Life is hard. Death isn't any easier.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Luke Newberry as Kieren Walker
- Steve Evets as Bill Macy
- Marie Critchley as Sue Walker
- Steve Cooper as Steve Walker
- Harriet Cains as Jem Walker
- Emily Bevan as Amy Dyer
- Karen Henthorn as Janet Macy
- Sandra Huggett as Shirley Wilson
Supporting cast
- Ricky Tomlinson as Ken Burton
- Kenneth Cranham as Vicar Oddie
- Wunmi Mosaku as Maxine Martin
- Emmett J. Scanlan as Simon Monroe
Guest cast
- Stewart Scudamore as Dr. Shepherd
- Alexander Arnold as Alex
- Sue Wallace as Maggie Burton
- Julian Gorman as Male Zombie
- Roma Christensen as Little Girl Zombie
- John Owen-Jones as Keith
- Danielle Vitalis as Hannah
- Oliver Birch as Giles Weir
- David Walmsley as Rick Macy
- Juliet Ellis as Patty Lancaster
- Riann Steele as Lisa Lancaster
- Susan Twist as Mrs. Bennett
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | ||
| Season 1 | 3 | March 17, 2013 | March 31, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 4, 2014 | June 8, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Undead Survival 1 - Keep Calm & Avoid The Undead Animated webisode in the style of a Government infomercial. |
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| 2 |
Undead Survival 2 - Know The Undead Facts & Relax Animated webisode in the style of a Government infomercial. |
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| 3 |
Undead Survival 3 - Improvise & Survive Animated webisode in the style of a Government infomercial. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Partially Deceased Syndrome sufferer Kieren Walker returns home to the cauldron of Roarton, but doesn't receive a warm welcome from all. His parents, Steve and Sue, are undoubtedly pleased to see him, but his sister, Jem, isn't so ready to pick up where they left off when Kieren died back in 2009. Meanwhile, the zombie-hating Human Volunteer Force, led by the violent Bill Macy, are ready to take action against any PDS sufferer reintegrated on their patch. |
March 17, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Feeling trapped at home, Kieren escapes to his grave where he is reunited with his old hunting partner, Amy Dyer, who persuades him to take a dangerous day trip. After fleeing when he is spotted, Kieren discovers that Rick, his former best mate who died in Afghanistan, is back in town and is persuaded by Amy to go and see him at partisan local pub, The Legion. After an awkward reunion, Kieren finds himself on an HVF hunting mission in the woods, where the night patrol has reported live rabid zombies roaming free. |
March 24, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 After visiting the supermarket where he used to hunt with Amy, Kieren remembers that Jem once spared his life. Together, brother and sister confront the demons in their pasts and visit Mr and Mrs Lancaster. Kieren feels momentarily better, but then has to say goodbye to Amy who is leaving Roarton in search of The Prophet. Will Kieren and Rick be able to find peace and acceptance as PDS sufferers in this highly-charged new world? |
March 31, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Kieren is overjoyed by Amy's return, but has misgivings about her friend Simon. |
May 4, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Kieren's dreams of escaping Roarton are dashed by Maxine. Jem is humiliated at school. |
May 11, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Kieren's relationship with Simon takes an unexpected turn. |
May 18, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 17, 2013 |
| Last aired | June 8, 2014 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |