

This Life
1996-03-18 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.3
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 HughesWarren
Andrew LincolnEgg
Amita DhiriMilly
Jack DavenportMiles
Steve John ShepherdJo
Natasha LittleRachel
Luisa Bradshaw-WhiteKira
David MallinsonO'Donnell
Ramon TikaramFerdyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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