Shooting the Past
“Photographs that unlock the past... to fight for the future”
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A US property developer realises that he has a battle on his hands when he tries to renovate a London building containing a vast photographic collection and discovers that the library employees will resort to anything to thwart him.
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Episode 1
The staff of the Fallon Photo Library and Collection are left reeling when their new American owners decide to break up the archive and sell off the cherished Man Ray photographs. Archivist Oswald Bates is determined to fight to the end.
Episode 2
Marilyn has a week to find a buyer, for the collection of photographs, on the condition that Oswald leaves the building and not come back. No buyer is able to take an archive of this size. Oswald decides to take drastic action.
Episode 3
Marilyn arrives just in time to save Oswald's suicide but he is in a deep coma. With time running out and Anderson wavering the team work on a photo montage about a lost family secret. Anderson changes his mind, saving the archive.
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About Shooting the Past
“Photographs that unlock the past... to fight for the future”
A US property developer realises that he has a battle on his hands when he tries to renovate a London building containing a vast photographic collection and discovers that the library employees will resort to anything to thwart him. Across 1 season and 3 episodes, originally airing on BBC Two.
Shooting the Past Cast and Characters
The cast features Timothy Spall (as Oswald Bates), Lindsay Duncan (as Marilyn Truman), Liam Cunningham (as Christopher Anderson), Billie Whitelaw (as Veronica), and Emilia Fox (as Spig). Their performances are a major reason Shooting the Past has built such a passionate audience.
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Shooting the Past flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Shooting the Past have?
Shooting the Past has 3 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Shooting the Past good? What's the rating?
Shooting the Past holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 9 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Shooting the Past?
The main cast includes Timothy Spall, Lindsay Duncan, Liam Cunningham, and Billie Whitelaw, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shooting the Past available in English?
Yes — Shooting the Past was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Shooting the Past released?
Shooting the Past first aired in 1999.
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Where can I watch Shooting the Past for free?
You can watch Shooting the Past online for free on Bowood.TV. All 3 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Shooting the Past have?
Shooting the Past currently has 1 season and a total of 3 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Shooting the Past about?
A US property developer realises that he has a battle on his hands when he tries to renovate a London building containing a vast photographic collection and discovers that the library employees will resort to anything to thwart him. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Shooting the Past originally available?
Shooting the Past was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Shooting the Past first released?
Shooting the Past first premiered on January 10, 1999 (1999). The series has since concluded its run.
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