Strangers and Brothers

Strangers and Brothers (1984)

EndedScripted showDrama

Set amidst the politically turbulent times surrounding World War II, Strangers and Brothers is a BBC drama that chronicles the impassioned life of young Englishman, Lewis Eliot. In a world where truth and justice test the moral fibre of even the most solid of men, Eliot is the ambitious lawyer fighting the temptations that could ruin his career, friendships and marriage. His decisions lead his career on a tempestuous journey of success, tragedy, and rekindled love. Throughout it all, Eliot realizes his true 'brothers' masquerade as 'strangers'.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:25 (50 min)

Last Episode

1964
Season 1Episode 1350 min

1964

Lewis Eliot has renounced his career in Whitehall and become a successful writer. The offer of a post in the new Labour government tempts him back to political life.

Apr 4, 1984

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E131964Apr 4, 1984
S01E121957Mar 28, 1984
S01E111955Mar 21, 1984
S01E101946Mar 14, 1984
S01E091945Mar 7, 1984
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Cast

Cherie Lunghi

Cherie Lunghi

plays Margaret Eliot
Shaughan Seymour

Shaughan Seymour

plays Lewis Eliot
Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

plays Roy Calvert
Paul Hastings

Paul Hastings

plays Francis Getliffe
Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

plays George Passant
Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

plays Roger Quaife
Peter Sallis

Peter Sallis

plays Leonard March
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Characters

Margaret Eliot

Margaret Eliot

played by Cherie Lunghi
Lewis Eliot

Lewis Eliot

played by Shaughan Seymour
Roy Calvert

Roy Calvert

played by Nigel Havers
Francis Getliffe

Francis Getliffe

played by Paul Hastings
George Passant

George Passant

played by Tom Wilkinson
Roger Quaife

Roger Quaife

played by Anthony Hopkins
Leonard March

Leonard March

played by Peter Sallis
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