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Holding On

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The interaction between a diverse range of characters—including a bulimic restaurant critic and a highly strung tax inspector—in modern-day London.

Drama

4.0 / 5

8th September 1997 - 7th October 2004
Director
Adrian Shergold
Writer
Tony Marchant
Producer
David Snodin
Top Cast
David MorrisseySaira ToddPhil Daniels
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Episode 1
8th September 1997

Episode 1

A bulimic restaurant critic struggles with her job, Marcus sets up Massive FM, and a young woman is murdered in a telephone kiosk.

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Episode 2
9th September 1997

Episode 2

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.

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Episode 3
16th September 1997

Episode 3

Cab driver Bernard, witness to Sally Friel's murder, cracks under the strain of his troubled life.

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Episode 4
23rd September 1997

Episode 4

Bernard is charged with murder. Claire seeks out the mother of Sally's killer. Sean thinks about pursuing August Werner to Switzerland.

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Episode 5
30th September 1997

Episode 5

Zahid watches Shaun closely. Marcus re-launches Massive FM. Helen is humiliated by Zahid's family. Clare finds out she is pregnant.

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Episode 6
7th October 2004

Episode 6

Hilary presses Lloyd about their relationship. Bernard receives a manslaughter sentence for Chris's death, devastating Janet and Florrie.

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Episode 7
14th October 1997

Episode 7

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.

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Episode 8
21st October 1997

Episode 8

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.