Britbox Apple TV channelOur Friends in the North (1996) is a drama, war & politics web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Our Friends in the North online in HD.
Our Friends in the North — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Peter Flannery
- Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Mark Strong, Gina McKee
Our Friends in the North — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-01-15 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Genre | Drama, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (26 votes) |
Our Friends in the North — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: 1964 (1996-01-15) — The year is 1964. Nick Hutchinson returns from America, where he has been involved in civil rights movements, to his parent's home in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. There he catches up with
- E2: 1966 (1996-01-15) — The year is 1966. Nicky is now working as Austin Donohue's PR man, but is unhappy with his work duties and Austin's ethics. Mary and Tosker are living in a hastily made tower block
- E3: 1967 (1996-01-29) — The year is 1967. In Newcastle, Mary and Tosker are having further difficulties with their marriage and life in the poorly made Willow Lane flats. Whilst Nicky has become a photogr
- E4: 1970 (1996-02-05) — The year is 1970. Tosker visits Geordie in London and is given a loan by Benny. On his return to Newcastle he buys a shop. Geordie is becoming unhappy working for Benny. Nicky is
- E5: 1974 (1996-02-12) — The year is 1974. Geordie is released from prison having served a four year sentence. He tries to hunt down Benny but does not succeed in exacting his revenge. Meanwhile Nicky is b
- E6: 1979 (1996-02-19) — The year is 1979. Nicky has put himself forward as the Labour candidate in the general election but he faces tough opposition from Tory candidate Claudia Seabrook (Saskia Wickham)
- E7: 1984 (1996-02-26) — The year is 1984. The miner's strike is in full swing and Anthony (Daniel Casey), who is now a policeman, is fully involved in the struggle. Felix has started to develop Alzheimers
- E8: 1987 (1996-03-04) — The year is 1987. Nicky and Mary are now married and living in Newcastle. However, whilst on a trip to London, Nicky has a brief affair with a young woman. Whilst there he is amaze
- E9: 1995 (1996-03-11) — 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Our Friends in the North have? 1 season(s) with 9 episodes.
Who created Our Friends in the North? Peter Flannery.
Where can I watch Our Friends in the North? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
