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This Life

1996-03-18 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.3

Drama

Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.

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Creators
Amy Jenkins
Production companies
World Productions, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

Jason HughesJason HughesWarren
Andrew LincolnAndrew LincolnEgg
Daniela NardiniAnna
Amita DhiriAmita DhiriMilly
Jack DavenportJack DavenportMiles
Steve John ShepherdSteve John ShepherdJo
Natasha LittleNatasha LittleRachel
Luisa Bradshaw-WhiteLuisa Bradshaw-WhiteKira
David MallinsonDavid MallinsonO'Donnell
Ramon TikaramRamon TikaramFerdy

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