<P> Ruth Tyler ( Joanne Froggatt in 1973 & Judi Jones in 2006 ) is the mother of Sam Tyler . Sam meets her whilst in 1973 , incognito , improvising the name `` Detective Inspector Bolan '' when asked his name - he had spoken with musician Marc Bolan the previous evening . He meets her again when the CID deduces his father Vic might be involved with the Morton brothers . </P>
<P> Ruth Tyler ( Joanne Froggatt in 1973 & Judi Jones in 2006 ) is the mother of Sam Tyler . Sam meets her whilst in 1973 , incognito , improvising the name `` Detective Inspector Bolan '' when asked his name - he had spoken with musician Marc Bolan the previous evening . He meets her again when the CID deduces his father Vic might be involved with the Morton brothers . </P>
who played sam tyler 's mom in life on mars
who played sam tyler 's mom in life on mars
Joanne Froggatt in 1973 Judi Jones in 2006
Joanne Froggatt in 1973 Judi Jones in 2006