TV series
My Brother Jonathan
1985, English, on BBC Two. Created by James Andrew Hall.
Chronicles the lives of brothers Jonathan and Harold Dakers, in the Black Country, focusing on their close bond and the challenges they face, particularly during World War I.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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My Brother Jonathan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Part 5
Aired 9 September 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- James Andrew HallCreator
- Daniel Day-LewisJonathan Dakers · 5 ep
- Benedict TaylorHarold Dakers · 5 ep
- Helen RyanLavinia Dakers · 5 ep
- Caroline BlissEdie Martyn · 5 ep
- Michael TroughtonArthur Martock · 2 ep
- T. P. McKennaLloyd Moore · 2 ep
- Raymond WitchJoseph · 2 ep
- Barbara KellermanRachel Hammond · 1 ep
- Tony DoyleJohn Morse · 1 ep
- John StoneDr Craig · 1 ep
- Frederick TrevesDr Hammond · 1 ep
- Sally WatkinsLily Rudge · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 August 1985
- Last aired
- 9 September 1985
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What My Brother Jonathan is based on
My Brother Jonathan is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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My Brother Jonathan: quick answers
Is My Brother Jonathan worth watching?
My Brother Jonathan doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of My Brother Jonathan are there?
My Brother Jonathan has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is My Brother Jonathan finished?
Yes. My Brother Jonathan ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is My Brother Jonathan on?
My Brother Jonathan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
My Brother Jonathan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for My Brother Jonathan yet.
What shows are like My Brother Jonathan?
If you liked My Brother Jonathan, try Brothers and Sisters, Offspring, SkyMed.
Who created My Brother Jonathan?
My Brother Jonathan was created by James Andrew Hall and stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Benedict Taylor, Helen Ryan.
What is My Brother Jonathan based on?
My Brother Jonathan is adapted from a novel.