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Brief Encounters

Brief Encounters

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Brief Encounters

2016- 2016

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.7(27 votes)

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Drama

Overview

In the early 1980s the lives of four ordinary women, their husbands, mothers, families and community are turned around when they become Ann Summers party plan saleswomen.

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No episodes found for this season.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Sophie Rundle

Steph

Sophie Rundle

Acting

Angela Griffin

Nita

Angela Griffin

Acting

Sharon Rooney

Dawn

Sharon Rooney

Acting

Penelope Wilton

Pauline

Penelope Wilton

Acting

Peter Wight

Brian

Peter Wight

Acting

Karl Davies

Terry

Karl Davies

Acting

Don Gilet

Kieran

Don Gilet

Acting

Will Merrick

Russell

Will Merrick

Acting

Ben Bailey Smith

Johnny

Ben Bailey Smith

Acting

Felicity Montagu

Steph's Mum

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Gina Bramhill

Lisa

Gina Bramhill

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