Our Friends in the North
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 9 Episodes
70 min per episode
1996 – 1996
Premiered: Mon, Jan 15, 1996
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “1995”
The year is 1995. Tosker and Elaine are opening a nightclub boat on the Tyne. When Tosker is reunited with Geordie, who has escaped from prison, he gives him a job helping them to set up for the opening night. Nicky and Mary are now long since separated and the latter has become an MP. When Nicky's mother, Florrie, dies, the four friends are reunited once again...
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Our Friends in the North | Daniel Craig vs Malcolm McDowell | BritBoxOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2018-03-20
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Flannery
Colin Towns
Charles Pattinson, Michael Wearing
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Rob Hinds
Production Design
James Keast
Costume Design
Charles Pattinson
Producer
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18: Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Our Friends in the North 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.
How many seasons does Our Friends in the North have?
Our Friends in the North comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Our Friends in the North?
Key cast members in Our Friends in the North include Christopher Eccleston, Mark Strong, Gina McKee.
Who created or directed Our Friends in the North?
Our Friends in the North was developed and directed by Peter Flannery.