TV series
Our Mutual Friend
1998, English, on BBC Two. Created by Sandy Welch.
Love in a city where class governs all
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Our Mutual Friend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and BritBox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 30 March 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sandy WelchCreator
- Steven MackintoshJohn Harmon / John Rokesmith · 4 ep
- Anna FrielBella Harmon / Bella Wilfer · 4 ep
- Peter VaughanNicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin · 4 ep
- Pam FerrisHenrietta Boffin · 4 ep
- Keeley HawesElizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam · 4 ep
- Dominic MafhamMortimer Lightwood · 4 ep
- Paul McGannEugene Wrayburn · 4 ep
- Kenneth CranhamSilas Wegg · 4 ep
- Timothy SpallMr Venus · 4 ep
- Anthony CalfAlfred Lammle · 4 ep
- Doon MackichanSophronia Lammle · 4 ep
- David BradleyRoger 'Rogue' Riderhood · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 March 1998
- Last aired
- 30 March 1998
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Our Mutual Friend is based on
Our Mutual Friend is based on Our Mutual Friend, an 1864 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
Novel · 1864
Our Mutual Friend
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
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Our Mutual Friend: quick answers
Is Our Mutual Friend worth watching?
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How many seasons of Our Mutual Friend are there?
Our Mutual Friend has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is Our Mutual Friend finished?
Yes. Our Mutual Friend ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Our Mutual Friend on?
Our Mutual Friend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and BritBox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Our Mutual Friend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Our Mutual Friend yet.
What shows are like Our Mutual Friend?
If you liked Our Mutual Friend, try Sanditon, Jane Eyre, Little Dorrit.
Who created Our Mutual Friend?
Our Mutual Friend was created by Sandy Welch and stars Steven Mackintosh, Anna Friel, Peter Vaughan.
What is Our Mutual Friend based on?
Our Mutual Friend is based on Our Mutual Friend, an 1864 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.