TV series

Holding On

Name: Holding On
Released: 1997
Cast: David Morrissey, Saira Todd, Phil Daniels, Ellen Thomas, Ace Bhatti

1997–2004· 1 season· 55 min episodes★ 7.5Ended

On BBC Two — From BBC

London will chew you up and spit you out - if you give it a chance

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Synopsis

The lives of a seemingly unconnected group of Londoners are strangely affected by the murder of a young woman. While some are able to take a newfound hope from the remains of the tragedy, others, including food critic Gary Rickey, simply watch on as despair begins to unravel in the light of the aftermath.

Themes

london, england miniseries

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upSep 8, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
A bulimic restaurant critic struggles with her job, Marcus sets up Massive FM, and a young woman is murdered in a telephone kiosk.
Guest stars: Meera Syal (Zita)
E2 Episode 2Sep 9, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
The murder of Sally Friel affects her family and others, including the taxi driver who witnessed it. Shaun has a panic attack. Massive FM hits the air.
Guest stars: Lesley Manville (Hilary), Diane Parish (Janet), Rachel Power (Helen)
E3 Episode 3Sep 16, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Cab driver Bernard, witness to Sally Friel's murder, cracks under the strain of his troubled life.
Guest stars: Lesley Manville (Hilary), Diane Parish (Janet), Rachel Power (Helen)
E4 Episode 4Sep 23, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Bernard is charged with murder. Claire seeks out the mother of Sally's killer. Sean thinks about pursuing August Werner to Switzerland.
Guest stars: Lesley Manville (Hilary), Diane Parish (Janet), Rachel Power (Helen)
E5 Episode 5Sep 30, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Zahid watches Shaun closely. Marcus re-launches Massive FM. Helen is humiliated by Zahid's family. Clare finds out she is pregnant.
Guest stars: Lesley Manville (Hilary), Diane Parish (Janet), Rachel Power (Helen), Jan Harvey (Julie)
E6 Episode 6Oct 7, 2004 · 55 min
Synopsis
Hilary presses Lloyd about their relationship. Bernard receives a manslaughter sentence for Chris's death, devastating Janet and Florrie.
Guest stars: Lesley Manville (Hilary), Diane Parish (Janet), Rachel Power (Helen), Jan Harvey (Julie)
E7 Episode 7Airs Oct 14, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
The pregnant Claire takes in an embarrassing flatmate, and Florrie and Janet are outraged by Bernard's seemingly lenient prison sentence. Shaun's life is in tatters and Hilary makes a decision about her relationship with Lloyd.
Guest stars: Lesley Manville (Hilary), Diane Parish (Janet), Rachel Power (Helen)
E8 Episode 8Airs Oct 21, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Marcus is devastated when Janet confesses to her affair. Gary goes back to football reporting. Brenda swaps secrets with Claire. Shaun reunites with Alan, and with Vicky.
Guest stars: Lesley Manville (Hilary), Diane Parish (Janet), Rachel Power (Helen)