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Our Friends in the North

1819961 seasonPeter Flannery
IMDb 8.6

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Over the course of four decades, the personal lives of a quartet of Newcastle friends—Nicky, Geordie, Mary, and Tosker—intertwine with various political machinations, often for the worse: slum housing projects, police corruption, the rise of Thatcherism, political sleaze, and specific events like the 1984 Miners' Strike.

DramaWar & Politics
1970sNorthern EnglandFriendshipPoliticsMiniseriesPeriod DramaNewcastle, EnglandSocial History1980s1960s

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What is Our Friends in the North (1996) about?

Over the course of four decades, the personal lives of a quartet of Newcastle friends—Nicky, Geordie, Mary, and Tosker—intertwine with various political machinations, often for the worse: slum housing projects, police corruption, the rise of Thatcherism, political sleaze, and specific events like the 1984 Miners' Strike.

Who stars in Our Friends in the North?

Our Friends in the North stars Christopher Eccleston (Nicky Hutchinson), Mark Strong (Terry 'Tosker' Cox), Gina McKee (Mary Cox (née Soulsby)). The series was created by Peter Flannery.

How many seasons does Our Friends in the North have?

Our Friends in the North has 1 seasons. There are 9 episodes in total.

Is Our Friends in the North worth watching?

Our Friends in the North holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Drama, War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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