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7 50–min episodes
airdates beginning February, 2000
Producers:
London Weekend Television (LWT)
Independent Television (ITV)
Jason O'Mara as Ben Collier
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7 50–min episodes
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TV mini-series
Drama, Romance
Credited cast
Saira Todd ... Annie Bowman
Jonathan Kerrigan ... Paul Martin
Lynda Bellingham ... Penny Martin
Ben Miles ... Richard Martin
Frances Grey ... Jackie Brett
Peter McEnery ... William Martin
IMDb – Other credited cast listed alphabetically Jason O'Mara ... Ben Collier
Matt Bardock ... Frank Sawyer
Lucy Cohu ... Amelia Marchant
Terry Crow ... Ashley Peterson
Gareth Davies ... Nigel
Anne-Marie Duff ... Cath Bird
Ian Dunn ... Barry Gates
Michael Feast ... Harvey Green
JJ Feild ... Anthony Harris
Paul Giles ... David Dwier
Simone Gögelein ... Marie Carla
Oliver Hickey ... VicarRichard Hope ... Lawrence Fenton
Grant Ibbs ... Gary
Alex Kew ... Simon Arroway
Joanne Leigh-Palmer ... Kay Gough
Gabrielle Lloyd ... Mrs. Lake
Bob Mason ... Timothy Marble
Ian Noble ... Barry Gates
Jessica Oyelowo ... Claire Jones
Danny Robinson ... Winterburn
Maurice Roeves ... George Bartolotta
Tusse Silberg ... Mags Bartolotta
Ania Sowinski ... Josie Lake
IMBb User comment:
A well crafted drama filmed in the idyllic setting of the Isle of Wight. It's about time that television tackled the issue of school related drama in a sophisticated adult fashion. As Reach for the Moon reached its denouement I found my attention torn between the taught drama as the many interwoven sub–plots were played out against the beautiful backdrops of an England (in this case the Isle of Wight) almost all but lost beneath the relentless march of the motorways. I just hope that someone has the vision to bring this to the silver screen whilst there are still such unspoilt pockets of our remarkable planet remaining.
UK and Ireland
Cast (unconfirmed):
Jason O'Mara, Richard Hope, Matt Bardock, Jonathan Kerrigan, Saira Todd, Maurice Roeves, Frances Grey, Alex Kew, Ben Miles, Peter McEnery, Lynda Bellingham
Episodes:
One Giant Leap
The wedding day arrives, but Paul finds himself torn between marrying Jackie and following his heart, while Annie must choose between Paul and Ben.
Houston, We Have a Problem
Paul and Annie exchange sharp words. Jackie is suffering from the effects of the hen night. Rich winds up Paul about the stag night. And there is a request for some ashes to be scattered from the rocket.
To Boldly Go
Penny hasn't forgiven William, who is trying to make the best of life without her. Paul and Annie both try to work out their feelings for each other, but their situation isn't helped by the reappearance of Annie's ex, Ben.
One Small Step
School captain Gary and cricket coach John both have a secret to reveal. Meanwhile, Paul is in love - or is he? And with whom?
I'm a Rocketman
Jackie is not at all happy about Annie's reappearance on the scene, and lets Paul know in no uncertain terms. Paul and Rich argue when it looks as if Rich and Annie slept together.
Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow
Old flames Paul and Annie try to learn how to deal with working together, and fall out over how to deal with a troubled colleague.
This Means Nothing to Me
A teacher's wedding plans go awry when his teenage sweetheart returns from abroad and takes a teaching job at his school.
http://www.bbc.co.uk – Q&A with Jonathan Kerrigan
Question: Is there going to be another series of Reach for the Moon?
JK: No there isn't. It was a one off.
Question: I missed the ending of your last series Reach for the Moon. Who did you marry in the end?
JK: Annie went off and didn't want to marry me. Frances left me at the altar, so both of them blew me out. Nobody wanted to marry me in the end!
http://www.islandbreaks.co.uk – this link offline before March, 2004 / replaced by similar link below
London Weekend Television / Nov, 1998 Reach For The Moon
Reach for the Moon is a love story written about and filmed on the Isle of Wight which looks set to capture the hearts of viewers nationwide. Isle of Wight Tourism has a reputation for assisting film companies that has been built up over years. Nevertheless, when the call came from London Weekend Television back in November 1998, we knew we were on the brink of something special.
http://www.islandbreaks.co.uk – Isle of Wight – Official website of Isle of Wight Tourism
Films made on the Island
Mrs Brown with Dame Julie Dench and Billy Connolly
That'll Be The Day with Ringo Starr and David Essex
Guest House Paradiso with Ade Edmonson and Rik Mayall
Lady Chatterley's Lover, a TV drama by Ken Russell
Reach for the Moon, a TV drama for ITV
Location for New Year's Day, a film by Suri Krishnamma
Location for The Winslow Boy, a film by David Mamet
Featured in The English Patient, a film by Antony Minghella
Location for Crown & Country, a tv series by His Royal Highness, Prince Edward
Release year: 2000
Running Time: 50 (7 episodes)
Directed by: Evans, Rob (I)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Movie locations:
Carisbrooke High School, Isle of Wight, England, UK
Isle of Wight, England, UK
UK:11 February 2000
The port of Yarmouth has ferry links with Lymington and is packed with maritime history. Catering mainly for the yachting community, with several cafes and restaurants for all the family. Lately Yarmouth has been featured on local Meridian television when the popular TV series was filmed Reach For The Moon. Many Isle of Wight attractions were included in this series including Yarmouth harbour and Freshwater bay. Yarmouth to Lymington ferry crossing is the fastest car and passenger ferry crossing from the Island, at 25 minutes.
A ferry skipper once said,
We will shortly be arriving at the Isle of Wight. Please put your watches back 50 years.
Our offices overlook the harbour in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight – Britain's smallest town and setting for the television drama Reach for the Moon.
The Yarmouth Tide Mill – Just half a mile from Physe's offices was using energy from the oceans in 1793. It is thought a wooden tide mill was first built on the site, probably in 1664.