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Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC
Holding Back The Tide

Holding Back The Tide

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2016 - 2021
  • 12 episodes (3 series)

Comedy about a man who heads up an unlikely group trying to defend its home town against the worst ills of modernity. Stars Ronald Pickup, Philip Jackson, Paul Ritter, Kate Duchene and Michelle Asante

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The Vauxgarth Pig

When Richard and Clare inherit a house in Yorkshire they find themselves drawn into an unlikely group attempting to defend their town against the worst ills of modernity and it seems the Breck Howe Preservation Society will stop at nothing.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 28th January 2016
Time
2:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronald Pickup John Hector
Paul Ritter Richard
Kate Duchene Clare
Michelle Asante Lux
Guest cast
Chris Pavlo Penrith
Gerard McDermott Trafford
Susan Jameson Mrs Cardabbon
Caolan McCarthy Estate Agent
Writing team
Nick Warburton Writer
Production team
Sally Avens Director
Sally Avens Producer

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