Our Friends in the North(1996)
Our Friends in the North Synopsis
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.
Our Friends in the North (1996) is a drama and war & politics series that premiered on January 15, 1996, spanning 1 season and 9 episodes. It stars Christopher Eccleston, Mark Strong and Gina McKee. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1996-01-15
- Last aired:
- 1996-03-11
- Producers:
- Michael Wearing
Our Friends in the North (1996) Trailer
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Our Friends in the North Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Eccleston
as Nicky Hutchinson
Mark Strong
as Terry 'Tosker' Cox
Gina McKee
as Mary Cox (née Soulsby)
Key crew
Executive produced by Michael Wearing.
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Our Friends in the North Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 26 ratings.
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Our Friends in the North – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Our Friends in the North?
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Our Friends in the North (1996) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Our Friends in the North are there?
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Our Friends in the North has 1 season and 9 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 15, 1996.
Is Our Friends in the North still running?
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No. Our Friends in the North is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 11, 1996.
Who is in the cast of Our Friends in the North?
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Our Friends in the North (1996) stars Christopher Eccleston, Mark Strong and Gina McKee. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Our Friends in the North any good?
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Our Friends in the North (1996) is rated 7.7 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Our Friends in the North trailer?
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