Brief Encounters(2016)
Brief Encounters Synopsis
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.
Brief Encounters (2016) is a drama series that premiered on July 4, 2016, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Sophie Rundle, Angela Griffin, Sharon Rooney and Penelope Wilton. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2016-07-04
- Last aired:
- 2016-08-08
- Producers:
- Sarah T. Davies, Arabella McGuigan, Oriane Messina
Brief Encounters (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Brief Encounters before you start streaming.
Brief Encounters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophie Rundle
as Steph
Angela Griffin
as Nita
Sharon Rooney
as Dawn
Penelope Wilton
as Pauline
Peter Wight
as Brian
Karl Davies
as Terry
Ben Bailey Smith
as Johnny Daniels
Will Merrick
as Russell
Don Gilet
as Kieran
Chloe Pirrie
as Hellie
Souad Faress
as Widowed Linda
Theo Graham
as Richie
Key crew
Executive produced by Sarah T. Davies, Arabella McGuigan and Oriane Messina.
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Brief Encounters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 27 ratings.
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Brief Encounters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Brief Encounters?
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Brief Encounters (2016) is available to stream on Spectrum On Demand, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Brief Encounters are there?
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Brief Encounters has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on July 4, 2016.
Is Brief Encounters still running?
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No. Brief Encounters is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 8, 2016.
Who is in the cast of Brief Encounters?
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Brief Encounters (2016) stars Sophie Rundle, Angela Griffin, Sharon Rooney, Penelope Wilton and Peter Wight. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Brief Encounters any good?
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Brief Encounters (2016) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Brief Encounters trailer?
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The official Brief Encounters trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.