Our Friends in the North
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.
Where to watch Our Friends in the North in United States
Can I watch Our Friends in the North in United States? Yes — you can stream Our Friends in the North in United States on Britbox Apple TV channel.
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Where is Our Friends in the North streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV channel | — |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — |
About Our Friends in the North
Our Friends in the North is a 1996 English-language drama and war & politics series created by Peter Flannery. The cast is led by Christopher Eccleston, Mark Strong, Gina McKee. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel.
Our Friends in the North was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 15, 1996, and carries a 18 certification.
- Created by
- Peter Flannery
- First aired
- January 15, 1996
- Last aired
- March 11, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (9 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
Our Friends in the North cast & crew
Our Friends in the North was created by Peter Flannery.
The cast features Christopher Eccleston as Nicky Hutchinson, Mark Strong as Terry 'Tosker' Cox, and Gina McKee as Mary Cox (née Soulsby).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Colin Towns and it was produced by Charles Pattinson and Michael Wearing.
Is Our Friends in the North worth watching?
With 1 season and 9 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and war & politics, Our Friends in the North is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Our Friends in the North
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Cast of Our Friends in the North
Christopher Eccleston
Nicky Hutchinson
Mark Strong
Terry 'Tosker' Cox
Gina McKee
Mary Cox (née Soulsby)
Our Friends in the North — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Our Friends in the North in United States?
Our Friends in the North is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel in United States.
▸Is Our Friends in the North on Britbox Apple TV channel?
Yes — Our Friends in the North is currently available on Britbox Apple TV channel in United States.
▸What language is Our Friends in the North in?
Our Friends in the North is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Our Friends in the North are there?
Our Friends in the North has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.
▸What is Our Friends in the North rated?
Our Friends in the North is rated 18. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 26 ratings.
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