TV ShowEndedBBC TwoDramaWar & Politics

Our Friends in the North

1996 · 45m per ep · 18 · English · United Kingdom

An epic tale of a changing Britain over four decades, seen through the eyes of four friends.

7.7(57 reviews)

3.8284% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jan 15, 1996
Last air date: Mar 11, 1996
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: Peter Flannery
Certification: 18
Production companies: BBC

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Keywords

1970snorthern englandfriendshippoliticsminiseriesperiod dramanewcastle, englandsocial history1980s1960s1990s20th centurylabour movementconservative valuesepic drama

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

1996 · 9 episodes

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.

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Cast

Christopher Eccleston

Nicky Hutchinson

Mark Strong

Terry 'Tosker' Cox

Gina McKee

Mary Cox (née Soulsby)

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.7

57 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera6.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.699999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.699999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful