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Family Affairs

Family Affairs

19972.69 Seasons2133 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Focuses on the lives of residents in the fictional London suburb of Charnham.

Created by Mal Young
Written by Dan Hall
Produced by Corinne Hollingworth
Networks5

Top Cast

Richard Hawley

Richard Hawley

Dave Matthews

Florence Hoath

Florence Hoath

Nicola Duffett

Nicola Duffett

Cat MacKenzie

Gareth Hale

Gareth Hale

Doug MacKenzie

E

Ebony Thomas

Yasmin Green

Jan Harvey

Jan Harvey

K

Kazia Pelka

Chrissy Costello

Kate Williams

Kate Williams

Gary Webster

Gary Webster

Gary Costello

R

Rebecca Hunter

Melanie Costello

Themes & Keywords

london, england

About Family Affairs

Family Affairs is a drama, soap series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of london, england. Created by Mal Young, it stars Richard Hawley, Florence Hoath, Nicola Duffett. Focuses on the lives of residents in the fictional London suburb of Charnham.

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