Rocket Man is a BBC television drama series, produced in 2005, about a recently widowed Welsh man who is struggling to build a rocket in which to launch his wife's ashes into space. It was created by Alison Hume and stars Robson Green, Charles Dale and John Rhys Halliwell. The six hour-long episodes in the series were filmed in Druridge Bay, Northumberland.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
Episode 1
Apr 18, 200660 min
Single dad George Stevenson builds a rocket to send his wife's ashes into space but he's brought down to earth when the launch ends disastrously. Though determined to try again, he is forced to realise his promise to Bethan is getting in th
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
Apr 25, 200660 min
After Bethan One crashes into the sea, George decides to build a new rocket out of aluminium and starts collecting cans. But his enthusiasm for recycling blinds him to Barney and Diane's desperate bid to start a family – and he ends up in a
- 3S1 E3
Episode 3
May 2, 200660 min
Barney and Diane ask George to be their sperm donor and are thrilled when he appears to accept. But George is worried about finding a new HQ for his rocket after an explosion at Mission Control. They go to the carriage works, but things don
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
May 9, 200660 min
George and his friends build a ramshackle tracking device for the rocket and set about testing it. Things look up for sacked security guard Shiner when he gets a job at the chocolate factory. But trouble starts when union man Huw squares up
- 5S1 E5
Episode 5
May 16, 200660 min
George needs a parachute for the rocket and persuades Gail to give him silk wrapping material from the factory. In return, she wants the parachute ready to demonstrate to her boss when he visits from Japan just days later. It looks like mis
- 6S1 E6
Episode 6
May 23, 200660 min
George is busy preparing to launch the rocket on the anniversary of Bethan's death, when he suddenly has second thoughts. Diane is pregnant and Barney starts celebrating – but is it too soon? As the team face personal setbacks, can they ach
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Rocket Man?
- Rocket Man is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Rocket Man are there?
- Rocket Man has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Rocket Man?
- Rocket Man has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 23, 2006.
- Who stars in Rocket Man?
- Rocket Man stars Robson Green, Philip Whitchurch, Alison Newman, Kai Owen, Charles Dale.
