Strangers and Brothers
Limited Series 1984 · 13 eps · ★ 7.0 · Drama, War & Politics
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As World War II looms in Europe, an ambitious young English lawyer embarks on his tempestuous career, and even stormier romantic life. Based on the novel series of the same name by C.P. Snow.
Directed by Jeremy Summers · Written by Julian Bond
Network: BBC Two
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Shaughan Seymour Lewis Eliot -
Peter Sallis Leonard March -
Edward Hardwicke Sir Hector Rose -
Gawn Grainger Dr. Pearson -
Tom Wilkinson George Passant -
Tim Wylton Percy Hall -
Michael Mellinger Henriques -
Gareth Thomas Arthur Mounteney -
Tessa Peake-Jones Irene Eliot -
Sheila Ruskin Sheila Eliot -
Nigel Havers Roy Calvert -
Cherie Lunghi Margaret Davidson
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