TV ShowEndedBBC TwoDrama

Our Mutual Friend

Name: Our Mutual Friend
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-03-09
Duration: 45 min

1998 · 45m per ep · PG · English · United Kingdom

After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.

7.8(62 reviews)

4.1482% popularity

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Details

First air date: Mar 9, 1998
Last air date: Mar 30, 1998
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: Sandy Welch
Certification: PG
Production companies: BBC

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Keywords

based on novel or bookstaged deathminiseriesperiod drama

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

1998 · 4 episodes

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Cast

Steven Mackintosh

John Harmon / John Rokesmith

Anna Friel

Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer

Peter Vaughan

Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin

Pam Ferris

Henrietta Boffin

Keeley Hawes

Elizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam

Dominic Mafham

Mortimer Lightwood

Paul McGann

Eugene Wrayburn

Kenneth Cranham

Silas Wegg

Timothy Spall

Mr Venus

Anthony Calf

Alfred Lammle

Doon Mackichan

Sophronia Lammle

David Bradley

Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood

Media

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Reviews & ratings

7.8

62 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.800000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong7.800000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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