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Brief Encounters

Series Overview

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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2016

Premiered: Mon, Jul 4, 2016

Created By
Oriane Messina
Fay Rusling

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Aug 8, 2016

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

Stephanie plans a big exotic lingerie event and asks the other women to help model. Nita worries about Richie working for Dougie. As tensions with Pauline come to a head, Johnny asks Stephanie for one last favour before he leaves town.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Brief Encounters | Coming soon | ITVOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-06

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Oriane Messina, Fay Rusling

Original Score & Music

Mark Thomas

Producers

Jo Willett, Sarah T. Davies, Arabella McGuigan, Oriane Messina, Fay Rusling

Department Leadership Roster

Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

Original Music Composer

Jo Willett

Producer

Anthony Ainsworth

Production Design

Jacky Levy

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brief Encounters

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What is Brief Encounters about?

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.

How many seasons does Brief Encounters have?

Brief Encounters comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Brief Encounters?

Key cast members in Brief Encounters include Sophie Rundle, Angela Griffin, Sharon Rooney, Penelope Wilton, Peter Wight.

Who created or directed Brief Encounters?

Brief Encounters was developed and directed by Oriane Messina, Fay Rusling.