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Our Friends in the North S1E4 — 1970
8.2

1970

8.2/10 · 89 votesFeb 5, 199670 min

Ranked #5 of 9 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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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 also in London where he is living with Helen and

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes9

Cast3

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Nicky Hutchinson

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Terry 'Tosker' Cox

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Mary Cox (née Soulsby)

Crew4

P

Peter Flannery

Writer

P

Pedr James

Director

S

Stuart Urban

Director

B

Bill Bryce

Art Direction

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Episode Summary

"1970" is episode 4 of Our Friends in the North season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 89 votes, ranking #5 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Pedr James, Stuart Urban and written by Peter Flannery, it aired on February 5, 1996.