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Family Affairs

1997-03-30 · 30 min / episode · ★ 3.7

Drama · Soap

Focuses on the lives of residents in the fictional London suburb of Charnham.

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Creators
Mal Young
Production companies
Thames Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Richard HawleyRichard HawleyDave Matthews
Florence HoathFlorence Hoath
Nicola DuffettNicola DuffettCat MacKenzie
Gareth HaleGareth HaleDoug MacKenzie
Ebony ThomasYasmin Green
Kazia PelkaChrissy Costello
Kate WilliamsKate Williams
Gary WebsterGary WebsterGary Costello
Rebecca HunterMelanie Costello
Leah CoombesChloe Costello
Harry CapehornHarry CapehornBradley Foster
Daniel HydeScott Anderson
David EasterPete Callan
Seb CastangJake Walker
Rosie RowellRosie Rowell
John HopkinsJohn Hopkins
Kate O'MaraKate O'Mara
Gabrielle GlaisterGabrielle GlaisterTrish Wallace
Sam Barriscale
Julia-Lee Smith

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