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The Street

TV·2006–2009·BBC One·Drama·1h·Created by Jimmy McGovern

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Prolific television writer Jimmy McGovern is the creative force behind this award-winning drama, which first aired on the BBC. Each season consists of six one-hour episodes that tell stand-alone stories about the residents who live on the same street in Manchester, England. Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, Gina McKee, Jane Horrocks and David Thewlis are among the all-star cast who have appeared on The Street.

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Christine BottomleyChristine BottomleyYvonne O'NeillDavid SchofieldDavid SchofieldJohn RobertsJoanne FroggattJoanne FroggattKerryJody LathamJody LathamBilly RobertsLee InglebyLee InglebySean O'NeillLindsey CoulsonLindsey CoulsonAnn PetersonLiz WhiteLiz WhiteEileen HarperNeil DudgeonNeil DudgeonBrian Peterson

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