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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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Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 4th 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
Susan Jameson Mrs Cardabbon
Nicholas Murchie (as Nick Murchie) Hedley
Tony Turner Morton
Writing team
Nick Warburton Writer
Production team
Sally Avens Director
Sally Avens Producer

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