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Writer Peter Flannery looks back on his experiences creating the acclaimed 1996 drama Our Friends in the North.

Following 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.

In 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.