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My Brother Jonathan

My Brother Jonathan

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My Brother Jonathan

1985- 1985

1 Seasons

5 Episodes

6.0(2 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Chronicles the lives of brothers Jonathan and Harold Dakers, in the Black Country, focusing on their close bond and the challenges they face, particularly during World War I.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Jonathan Dakers

Benedict Taylor

Benedict Taylor

Harold Dakers

Helen Ryan

Helen Ryan

Lavinia Dakers

Caroline Bliss

Caroline Bliss

Edie Martyn

Creative team

Created by: James Andrew Hall
Produced by: Joe Waters

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