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Season 1 – Our Friends in the North

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The lives of four friends as they grow from their teens into middle age.

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Gabriel Tate The Times (UK) 09/14/2022
The leads are wonderful and the writing layered, while Malcolm McDowell, Alun Armstrong and Peter Vaughan lend memorable support. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent 09/16/2022
If you watched it back then or the last time it was repeated in 2006, you’ll know why it’s so revered. If you’ve never seen it, trust me: you’re in for an enormously satisfying experience. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ashton S @Ashton74 Aug 30 Excellent! Recommended See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Christopher Eccleston

Nicky Hutchinson

Mark Strong

Tosker Cox

Gina McKee

Mary Cox

Daniel Craig

Geordie Peacock

Peter Vaughan

Felix Hutchinson

David Bradley

Eddie Wells

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 15, 1996 1964 Nicky aggressively campaigns for prime minister-elect Harold Wilson, neglecting his childhood sweetheart, Mary; Geordie hitchhikes to London. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 22, 1966 1966 Nicky becomes disenchanted with politics; Mary and Tosker's marriage falters; Geordie gets a new job with a Soho pornographer. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 29, 1996 1967 Geordie is the king of Soho strip clubs; Nicky becomes an anarchist; Tosker and Geordie share a night that will change their lives forever. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 5, 1996 1970 In 1970, Geordie and Nicky meet in London, but they are both trailed by the police; Tosker expands his business; Mary moves into politics. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 12, 1996 1974 Nicky helps Eddie Wells fulfill a dream; Mary and Tosker's careers divide them; Geordie seeks revenge. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 19, 1996 1979 Tosker's business succeeds; Mary becomes a lawyer; Nicky, a candidate for Parliament; Geordie sells drugs. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 26, 1996 1984 In 1984, the miners' strike dominates the country; Mary and Tosker clash with with their policeman son on the picket lines; Nicky returns to Newcastle. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 4, 1996 1987 Tosker and Mary become grandparents; Mary and Nicky's marriage strains; work consumes Tosker; Geordie becomes a homeless alcoholic. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 11, 1996 1995 Geordie escapes from prison; unrest on local estates; Tosker performs karaoke; Nicky confronts his father. Details

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Our Friends in the North — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Simon Cellan Jones, Pedr James
Executive Producer
Michael Wearing
Screenwriter
Peter Flannery
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 15, 1996