TV series
Our Mutual Friend
1976, English, on BBC Two. Created by Martin Lisemore.
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
- 7
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1976
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Episode 7
Aired 12 April 1976
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Martin LisemoreCreator
- John McEneryJohn Harmon / 'John Rokesmith' · 7 ep
- Lesley DunlopElizabeth 'Lizzie' Hexam · 7 ep
- Jane Seymour'Bella' Wilfer · 6 ep
- Leo McKernNicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin · 6 ep
- Nicholas JonesEugene Wrayburn · 6 ep
- Andrew RayMortimer Lightwood · 6 ep
- Polly JamesFanny Cleaver / 'Jenny Wren' · 5 ep
- Warren ClarkeBradley Headstone · 5 ep
- Alfie BassSilas Wegg · 5 ep
- Jack WildCharles 'Charley' Hexam · 5 ep
- John CollinRoger 'Rogue' Riderhood · 5 ep
- David TroughtonSloppy · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 March 1976
- Last aired
- 12 April 1976
- 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
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How many seasons of Our Mutual Friend are there?
Our Mutual Friend has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is Our Mutual Friend finished?
Yes. Our Mutual Friend ended in 1976, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Our Mutual Friend?
If you liked Our Mutual Friend, try Our Mutual Friend, Jane Eyre, Darby and Joan.
Who created Our Mutual Friend?
Our Mutual Friend was created by Martin Lisemore and stars John McEnery, Lesley Dunlop, Jane Seymour.
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.