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Ready Player One

In the year 2045, the world is a harsh place. Teenager Wade escapes real life by immersing himself in a virtual realm called the Oasis. Its eccentric creator left clues that can be used to claim ownership of the Oasis, but a ruthless corporation is after them too.

2 hours, 5 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 Aug 202321:05
BBC Three

Music Played

  • New Order

    Blue Monday

  • Buble Michael, Enfoires Les, Feature Film

    Staying Alive

Credits

Parzival / WadeTye Sheridan
James HallidayMark Rylance
Art3mis / SamanthaOlivia Cooke
Nolan SorrentoBen Mendelsohn
I-R0kTJ Miller
Ogden MorrowSimon Pegg
WriterZak Penn
WriterErnest Cline
DirectorSteven Spielberg

Broadcasts

  • Thu 30 Dec 202122:35
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Thu 30 Dec 202123:35
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Thu 31 Mar 202219:55
    BBC Three
  • Tue 5 Apr 202219:55
    BBC Three
  • Sun 4 Sep 202219:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Wed 7 Sep 202219:55
    BBC Three
  • Thu 24 Nov 202223:15
    BBC Two
  • Tue 29 Nov 202221:00
    BBC Three
  • Fri 4 Aug 202322:40
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 4 Aug 202323:10
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Wed 9 Aug 202321:05
    BBC Three

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