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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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Series 3, Episode 1 - The Woman In Puce

Bad Move. Ken (Philip Jackson). Copyright: Open Mike Productions
John's bravado takes a battering when his past returns to haunt him.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Time
2:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Philip Jackson John Hector
Paul Ritter Richard
Kate Duchene Clare
Guest cast
Jessica Turner Vanessa
Writing team
Nick Warburton Writer
Production team
Sally Avens Director
Sally Avens Producer

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