Holding On
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.
Cast: David Morrissey, Saira Todd, Phil Daniels
Miniseries
8 episodes
- 1. Episode 1A bulimic restaurant critic struggles with her job, Marcus sets up Massive FM, and a young woman is murdered in a telephone kiosk.15CC55minSep 8, 1997
- 2. Episode 2The 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.15CC55minSep 9, 1997
- 3. Episode 3Cab driver Bernard, witness to Sally Friel's murder, cracks under the strain of his troubled life.15CC55minSep 16, 1997
- 4. Episode 4Bernard is charged with murder. Claire seeks out the mother of Sally's killer. Sean thinks about pursuing August Werner to Switzerland.15CC55minSep 23, 1997
- 5. Episode 5Zahid watches Shaun closely. Marcus re-launches Massive FM. Helen is humiliated by Zahid's family. Clare finds out she is pregnant.15CC55minSep 30, 1997
- 6. Episode 6Hilary presses Lloyd about their relationship. Bernard receives a manslaughter sentence for Chris's death, devastating Janet and Florrie.15CC55minOct 7, 2004
- 7. Episode 7The 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.15CC55minOct 14, 1997
- 8. Episode 8Marcus 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.15CC55minOct 21, 1997
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Tony Marchant
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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