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Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.7/10
Our Friends in the North
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1996, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Christopher Eccleston
Nicky Hutchinson
Mark Strong
Terry 'Tosker' Cox
Gina McKee
Mary Cox (née Soulsby)
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
9 Episodes • Aired 1996-01-14
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.
