Series

Our Mutual Friend

“Love in a city where class governs all”

★ 7.9(19)19981h 30m1 season

Our Mutual Friend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Sandy Welch
Release date: 1998-03-09
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Our Mutual Friend

Our Mutual Friend is a 1998 web series in the Drama genre, created by Sandy Welch, starring Steven Mackintosh, Anna Friel and Peter Vaughan. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Our Mutual Friend in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries4 eps · 1998

Cast

Steven Mackintosh

John Harmon / John Rokesmith

Anna Friel

Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer

Peter Vaughan

Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin

Pam Ferris

Henrietta Boffin

Keeley Hawes

Elizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam

Dominic Mafham

Mortimer Lightwood

Paul McGann

Eugene Wrayburn

Kenneth Cranham

Silas Wegg

Timothy Spall

Mr Venus

Anthony Calf

Alfred Lammle

Doon Mackichan

Sophronia Lammle

David Bradley

Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookstaged deathminiseriesperiod drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Our Mutual Friend in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Our Mutual Friend on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Our Mutual Friend on Netflix?+

Our Mutual Friend is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus.

How many seasons of Our Mutual Friend are there?+

Our Mutual Friend has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in Our Mutual Friend?+

Our Mutual Friend stars Steven Mackintosh, Anna Friel, Peter Vaughan, Pam Ferris and Keeley Hawes.

When did Our Mutual Friend come out?+

Our Mutual Friend is a 1998 web series created by Sandy Welch.

What genre is Our Mutual Friend?+

Our Mutual Friend is Drama series.

Who created Our Mutual Friend?+

Our Mutual Friend was created by Sandy Welch.