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My Good Friend

1995 – 1996Show2 seasons14 episodesNR

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Summary

My Good Friend was a British television sitcom that ran on ITV between 1995 and 1996. It starred George Cole and Richard Pearson as widowed pensioner Peter Banks and retired librarian Harry King. The show ran for two series, each of seven episodes.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeremy Ancock
Produced by
Beryl Vertue

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Facts

April 4, 1995 · October 8, 1996 · Ended

First aired
April 4, 1995
Last aired
October 8, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Age rating
NR
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is My Good Friend okay for kids?"

Questions about My Good Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Good Friend okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch My Good Friend?

7 h

About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1996.

Can I half-watch My Good Friend?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is My Good Friend plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.