Our Friends in the North

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Our Friends in the North

1996- 1996

1 Seasons

9 Episodes

7.4(22 votes)

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Drama

Overview

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

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9 members

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Christopher Eccleston

Nicky Hutchinson

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Gina McKee

Mary Cox

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Mark Strong

Tosker Cox

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Daniel Craig

Geordie Peacock

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Peter Vaughan

Felix Hutchinson

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Alun Armstrong

Austin Donohue

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David Bradley

Eddie Wells

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Freda Dowie

Florrie Hutchinson

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Malcolm McDowell

Benny Barratt

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