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This Life

  • TV Series
  • 1996–19971996–1997
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,390
333
Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
  • Drama
A series following the lives of Miles, Milly, Warren, Egg and Anna, five young professionals.A series following the lives of Miles, Milly, Warren, Egg and Anna, five young professionals.A series following the lives of Miles, Milly, Warren, Egg and Anna, five young professionals.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,390
333
  • Creator
    • Amy Jenkins(series devised by)
  • Stars
    • Jack Davenport
    • Amita Dhiri
    • Andrew Lincoln
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Amy Jenkins(series devised by)
  • Stars
    • Jack Davenport
    • Amita Dhiri
    • Andrew Lincoln
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini, and Ramon Tikaram in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Luisa Bradshaw-White, Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini, and Steve John Shepherd in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)
    Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, and Daniela Nardini in This Life (1996)

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    Jack Davenport
    Jack Davenport
    • Miles Stewartas Miles Stewart
    32 episodes32 eps • 1996–1997
    Amita Dhiri
    Amita Dhiri
    • Milly Nassimas Milly Nassim
    32 episodes32 eps • 1996–1997
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Edgar 'Egg' Cookas Edgar 'Egg' Cook
    32 episodes32 eps • 1996–1997
    Daniela Nardini
    Daniela Nardini
    • Anna Forbesas Anna Forbes
    32 episodes32 eps • 1996–1997
    Luisa Bradshaw-White
    Luisa Bradshaw-White
    • Kiraas Kira
    31 episodes31 eps • 1996–1997
    David Mallinson
    David Mallinson
    • Michael O'Donnellas Michael O'Donnell…
    31 episodes31 eps • 1996–1997
    Steve John Shepherd
    Steve John Shepherd
    • Joas Jo
    31 episodes31 eps • 1996–1997
    Cyril Nri
    • Grahamas Graham
    22 episodes22 eps • 1996–1997
    Ramon Tikaram
    Ramon Tikaram
    • Ferdyas Ferdy
    21 episodes21 eps • 1996–1997
    Gillian McCutcheon
    • Therapistas Therapist
    21 episodes21 eps • 1996–1997
    Natasha Little
    Natasha Little
    • Rachelas Rachel
    20 episodes20 eps • 1997
    Jason Hughes
    Jason Hughes
    • Warren Jonesas Warren Jones
    19 episodes19 eps • 1996–1997
    Geoffrey Bateman
    Geoffrey Bateman
    • Hoopermanas Hooperman…
    17 episodes17 eps • 1996–1997
    Juliet Cowan
    Juliet Cowan
    • Nickias Nicki
    15 episodes15 eps • 1997
    Sacha Craise
    • Kellyas Kelly
    13 episodes13 eps • 1996–1997
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • Lennyas Lenny
    7 episodes7 eps • 1997
    Paul Copley
    Paul Copley
    • Jerry Cookas Jerry Cook
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–1997
    Mark Lewis Jones
    Mark Lewis Jones
    • Dale Jonesas Dale Jones
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–1997
    • Creator
      • Amy Jenkins(series devised by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jason Hughes plays Warren Jones. He went on to play the character Ben Jones in Midsomer Murders. Jones is the most common surname in Wales.
    • Quotes

      Miles Stewart: You don't want a relationship, Anna. You just want to cut my balls off!

      Anna: Well, I'd have to find them first!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 100 Greatest TV Moments (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      This Life Theme
      Written by Mark Anderson and Cliff Freeborn
      Performed by The Way Out

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    One of the best drama series ever made.
    This Life is one of the best drama series yet produced by the BBC.

    It follows the lives of 5 housemates who share a South London town house and never once holds back in terms of sex, language, nudity or attitude. Its candour was the main reason why it was so popular as unlike some sugar coated, problem-resolved-in-an-hour soap-operas it showed life as it really is.

    This Life only lasted for two series, but could have easily continued. Only the powers-that-be at the BBC know why a third series was never commissioned, but to many it was a loss to British TV.
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    • jamie-123
    • Jun 20, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • World Productions (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Livet kan börja
    • Filming locations
      • Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • World Productions
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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