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Peter Flannery Remembers Our Friends in the North
Writer Peter Flannery looks back on his experiences creating the acclaimed 1996 drama Our Friends in the North. \n\nFollowing the lives of four friends from Newcastle over a period of three decades, the series struck a chord with the nation’s viewers and turned its young cast into household names. \n\nIn this introduction to the series, Peter shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the drama was made - an epic tale in its own right - and assesses the impact it had on audiences, the cast and those who helped create what is today considered a landmark piece of television.
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