A US remake will be far far inferiour, Steve. Quicker paced probably but far dumber.

Larry, New York City, usa

"Life on Mars" is astonishingly original, brilliant, funny - and, I think, moving.
And why does it particularly appeal to, even move, those of us who are "of a certain age"? Because it reminds us of our lost youth, and, like Sam Tyler, we know what happened next.

Naomi, London,

Couldn't wait to see what happened to Sam but now I know, I'll miss the show. I DO wish Jon Simm could carry on with his role as Sam Tyler in some way although I believe he's gone back to theatre for the time being. He will be sadly missed. I hope he wins a BAFTA as predicted. Good luck in all you do Jon.

Maggie Overton, Stafford, Staffordshire

'Life on Mars' has been absolutely brilliant, and well worth the licence fee alone. But I do not agree that Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt, has "emerged as the real star", John Simm was just as excellent. The success of the show is due to the partnership of both actors playing their very different characters. Well done to all the team involved.

Louise , Tunbridge Wells, uk

I think a US remake will be great. If it proves popular there will be at least twenty four episodes a season. The pace will be twice as fast as the plodding English original just ended. The budget and production values will be much higher. The acting will be far superior. The potential of the story premise will be taken much further. But what will they parody? Kojak? Starsky and Hutch? Dirty Harry? Cagney and Lacey?. Can't wait!

Steve E, London, UK

How about a new series, simply called 'Hunt', it'd be the biggest thing since Bergerac!!!
Love you Philip!! x

Suzanne Giles, Huddersfield, W Yorks

I agree eddie, quiting while you're ahead is a good thing, it makes something more memorable. This all sounds like a bad idea......especially the US getting involved....

Angie C, Derby,

Rocky was a great film, Rocky II, III,.... weren't. As John Cleese recognised, you can have too much of a good thing. A US-made film
and a sassy-single-mum-intelligent-sexy-cancer fighting-enverionmentally friendly-yawn character sounds too much of a bad thing.

eddie reader, birmingham, uk