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Our Friends in the North

Our Friends in the North

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Our Friends in the North

1996- 1996

1 Seasons

9 Episodes

7.6(25 votes)

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War & Politics

Drama

Overview

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

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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

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3 videos

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Christopher Eccleston

Nicky Hutchinson

Christopher Eccleston

Acting

Gina McKee

Mary Cox

Gina McKee

Acting

Mark Strong

Tosker Cox

Mark Strong

Acting

Daniel Craig

Geordie Peacock

Daniel Craig

Acting

Peter Vaughan

Felix Hutchinson

Peter Vaughan

Acting

Alun Armstrong

Austin Donohue

Alun Armstrong

Acting

David Bradley

Eddie Wells

David Bradley

Acting

Freda Dowie

Florrie Hutchinson

Freda Dowie

Acting

Malcolm McDowell

Benny Barratt

Malcolm McDowell

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