An epic tale of a changing Britain over four decades, seen through the eyes of four friends.
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Christopher Eccleston
Nicky Hutchinson
Gina McKee
Mary Cox
Mark Strong
Tosker Cox
Daniel Craig
Geordie Peacock
Peter Vaughan
Felix Hutchinson
Alun Armstrong
Austin Donohue
David Bradley
Eddie Wells
Freda Dowie
Florrie Hutchinson
Malcolm McDowell
Benny Barratt
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