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Our Friends in the North

Our Friends in the North

19967.51 Season9 EpisodesEnded

Overview

An epic tale of a changing Britain over four decades, seen through the eyes of four friends.

Created by Michael Wearing
Produced by Charles Pattinson, Melanie Howard
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Nicky Hutchinson

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Mary Cox

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Tosker Cox

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Geordie Peacock

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Felix Hutchinson

Alun Armstrong

Alun Armstrong

Austin Donohue

David Bradley

David Bradley

Eddie Wells

Freda Dowie

Freda Dowie

Florrie Hutchinson

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Benny Barratt

Themes & Keywords

1970snorthern englandpoliticsfriendsminiseriesperiod drama1980s1960s1990s

About Our Friends in the North

Our Friends in the North is a war & politics, drama series that first aired in 1996 exploring themes of 1970s, northern england, politics, friends, miniseries, period drama. Created by Michael Wearing, it stars Christopher Eccleston, Gina McKee, Mark Strong. An epic tale of a changing Britain over four decades, seen through the eyes of four friends.

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