A character in Life on Mars
Played by Philip Glenister
Life on Mars · 186 quotes
Tied for 1st most-quoted character in Life on Mars: in 117 of its 186 quotes
Most scenes with: Sam Tyler (67), Chris Skelton (12), DS Ray Carling (9)
Gene HuntWhy have you got an ant's nest up your arse over a bit of skirt!?
Because I loved her!
Gene HuntYou great... soft... sissy... girlie... nancy... French... bender... Man United supporting POOF!!
Leave him alone!
Gene HuntDid I ask you? Did I ask you anything other than WHERE THE BLOODY HELL IS RAVI!
I think she's telling the truth.
Gene HuntI think she's as fake as a tranny's fanny.
I still think we need to entertain the possibility that this could be a racial killing..
Gene HuntOh, well let's entertain it, let's take it out for a prawn cocktail, a steak and a bottle of Liebfraumilch, then let's kick it into the gutter where it belongs!
[Speaking to a White Supremacist after he claims himself superior]
About 8:30, straight after I left Sam's flat, he was still alive.
Gene HuntStraight after you left Sam's flat?
She needed protection.
Gene HuntWell I hope you used some!
[Interviewing Layla at the station]
He's really freaking me out, can we get him out of here?
Gene HuntI'd love nothing better, piss off Tyler!
Have you got a shred of humanity left? It doesn't matter how bad you are, no-one should have their nose rubbed into their brother's death.
Gene HuntI had a brother. Some bastard with Speed took him. I tried to get him off it. I tried everything, but he didn't want to be helped. We had an argument and he left. No-one's seen him in 10 years. Drugs eh? What's the point. They make you forget, make you talk funny, make you see things that aren't there. My old grandma got all of that for free when she had a stroke.
Y'know, people take drugs, often because something's missing.
Gene Hunt[Taking a swig of his drink] We were brought up the same and I'm fine. I mean, dad used to get fist heavy when he was loose but me and Stu stuck by each other through that.
[Sam puts his arm on Gene's shoulder]
There was a power cut.
Gene HuntThank God for OPEC.
Where's Annie? She was with me when I got hit over the head. And we just picked up Ravi.
[On radio] DS Carling? Come in. Over.
[On radio, in distance] Yeah, what do you want?
Gene HuntIf Annie dies, this will be down to you. Should have left that bloody iron on you.
[On radio] Right, OK. [To Gene, Sam and Chris] Toolbox has picked up Ravi.
With Annie?
No.
Maybe if we erm, we, we...
Gene HuntOh shut up, you bloody big waste of space. Ray take Noddy here and check out Annie's flat. [To Sam] You come with me.
[Catching White Supremacist after throwing brick through a window]
Gene...not to come over all 'Dorothy', but I could help you. Everyone's traceable, even in this day and age. I could help you find your brother.
Gene HuntI already did, Sam. Just not in time.
[Gene takes a swig of his drink]
I was just dreaming.
Gene HuntWhat I call a dream involves Diana Dors and a bottle of chip oil! That's what you call a guilty conscience, my friend.
What?
Gene HuntThe root of nightmares.
My conscience is clear, thank you very much.
Gene HuntYeah, well, as for me, I slept like a baby! [Flops back down onto the bed]
Yeah, a twenty stone baby. Burps, snores and farts.
Gene Hunt[sitting bolt upright] I do NOT snore!
[Sam and Gene are having another discussion about police work]
Our definitions of policing may vary marginally.
Gene HuntAnd yours is?
Serve the public trust, protect the innocent, uphold the law.
Gene HuntTraining college?
Robocop. [Pause] You can't uphold the law by breaking it.
[Sam has just returned to 1973 and to where the shoot-out is]
Gene HuntTyler!
Sam! Help us!
[Sam shoots the last remaining gang member who is about to shoot Gene again]
Gene HuntNow that's just showing off.
[To Annie] Are you alright?
[She nods]
I told you I'd never leave you.
Gene HuntWell, good for us!
[Sam tries to help Gene to stand up]
Gene HuntGet off. I'm not a fairy!
Tell me...
Tell you what, Sam?
Tell me what I should do, Annie.
[Pause]
[Emotionally] Stay. Here. Forever.
Okay, then. I will.
[They kiss]
[Gene pulls up in the car]
Gene HuntTYLER! Put that soppy plonk down and get in! Blag on at Archer Lane, shots fired, lovely! [Chris and Ray emerge from the pub] You two tarts, get in! And you, flash knickers!
You shouldn't be driving with that leg.
Gene HuntWell, I am.
You were shot.
Gene HuntYeah, and so will you be in a minute if you don't get in!
[On the car radio, Sam hears a doctor speaking]
We're losing him. Sam? Sam?
[Can hear heartbeat go faster then flatline.]
I hate this channel.
[Sam switches radio channels and Life on Mars? quietly plays. Sam turns the volume up.]
That's better.
Gene HuntWhat are you doing, Raymondo?
Can't get the door shut.
I should be driving.
Gene HuntYou drive like my Aunt Mabel!
If you injure someone while driving this, it's technically a criminal offence!
Gene HuntOh shut up, you noncey-arsed fairy boy!
[smiling to himself] Such elegant banter! Try and keep under 70, oh, and radio for uniform!
Gene HuntI don't need plod getting in the way!
It's procedure! You're not above the law, you know, guv!
Gene HuntWhat're you on about? I AM THE LAW!
Yeah, in your dreams.
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