Close and True

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Close and True

2000- 2000

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

8.5(2 votes)

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Overview

A good-intentioned but inexperienced man runs a Newcastle legal practice.

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11 members

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Robson Green

John Close

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Susan Jameson

Sally Anne Mae

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Kerry Ann Christiansen

Kim Cotton

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Jamie Bell

Mark Sheedy

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James Bolam

Graham True

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Mark Moraghan

Steve Sheedy

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Louise Delamere

Jessica Laing

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Nicola Grier

Ibi Badgioni

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Pamela Ruddock

Mary Close

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Kerry Rolfe

Paula Farrent

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Richard Sands

Gordon

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