"Our Mutual Friend" (1998) TV mini-series

User Rating:

8.5/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

3 January 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Love in a city where class governs all

Plot Keywords:

Inspector | Alias | Money | Costume Drama | Male Female Relationship

Awards:

9 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Paul McGann	...	Eugene Wrayburn (4 episodes, 1998)
Keeley Hawes	...	Lizzie Hexam (4 episodes, 1998)
Steven Mackintosh	...	John Rokesmith / ... (4 episodes, 1998)
Anna Friel	...	Bella Wilfer / ... (4 episodes, 1998)
Peter Vaughan	...	Mr. Boffin (4 episodes, 1998)
Pam Ferris	...	Mrs. Boffin (4 episodes, 1998)
Kenneth Cranham	...	Silas Wegg (4 episodes, 1998)
Timothy Spall	...	Mr. Venus (4 episodes, 1998)
Dominic Mafham	...	Mortimer Lightwood (4 episodes, 1998)
Margaret Tyzack	...	Lady Tippins (4 episodes, 1998)
David Bradley	...	Rogue Riderhood (4 episodes, 1998)
Doon Mackichan	...	Sophronia Lammle (4 episodes, 1998)
Anthony Calf	...	Alfred Lammle (4 episodes, 1998)
Michael Culkin	...	Mr. Veneering (4 episodes, 1998)
Rose English	...	Mrs. Veneering (4 episodes, 1998)
Sarah Crowden	...	First Guest (4 episodes, 1998)
Cate Fowler	...	Second Guest (4 episodes, 1998)
John Dallimore	...	Third Guest (4 episodes, 1998)
Peter Howell	...	Fourth Guest (4 episodes, 1998)
Ray Gardner	...	Fifth Guest (4 episodes, 1998)
David Morrissey	...	Bradley Headstone (3 episodes, 1998)
Paul Bailey	...	Charley Hexam (3 episodes, 1998)
Katy Murphy	...	Jenny Wren (3 episodes, 1998)
Peter Wight	...	Mr. Wilfer (3 episodes, 1998)
Roger Frost	...	Police Inspector (3 episodes, 1998)
Martin Hancock	...	Sloppy (3 episodes, 1998)
Rachel Power	...	Pleasant Riderhood (3 episodes, 1998)
Robert Lang	...	Mr. Twemlow (3 episodes, 1998)
Cyril Shaps	...	Mr. Riah (3 episodes, 1998)
David Schofield	...	Gaffer Hexam (2 episodes, 1998)
Heather Tobias	...	Mrs. Wilfer (2 episodes, 1998)
Catriona Yuill	...	Lavinia Wilfer (2 episodes, 1998)
Linda Bassett	...	Abby Potterson (2 episodes, 1998)
Edna Doré	...	Betty Higden (2 episodes, 1998)
Willie Ross	...	Mr. Dolls (2 episodes, 1998)
Richard Stirling	...	Reverend (2 episodes, 1998)
Richard Hanson	...	George Radfoot (2 episodes, 1998)
Eddie Webber	...	First Pub Regular (2 episodes, 1998)
Alan Talbot	...	Second Pub Regular (2 episodes, 1998)
Vanessa Hadaway	...	Lammle's Maid (2 episodes, 1998)
Bertie Shelley	...	Johnny (2 episodes, 1998)

Runtime:

90 min (4 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | New Zealand:M

Filming Locations:

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Lizzie is adjusting Eugene's position on the boat, a hand can clearly be seen momentarily keeping the boat steady. It then lets go of the boat and can be seen in the water.

Quotes:

John Harmon: Since Miss Wilfer rejected me, I have never again urged my suit with a spoken syllable or look. But I have never changed in my devotion for her, except that it is deeper than it was and better founded.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Dickens" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Begone Dull Care

One of the best period dramas.

This is a great adaptation. It is well cast and all the performances are excellent. I particularly liked the performances of David Morrissey as Bradley Hellstone and Stephen Mackintosh as John Rokesmith.

The script remains fairly faithful to the book, and the costumes and scenery give a very convincing Victorian look.