
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 2 - Good Fences

When a new neighbour moves in next door it's not long before John and he lock horns over rights of way.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 4th March 2021
- Time
- 2:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 45 minutes
Cast & crew
Philip Jackson | John Hector |
Paul Ritter | Richard |
Kate Duchene | Clare |
Susan Jameson | Mrs Cardabbon |
Nicholas Murchie (as Nick Murchie) | Hedley |
Tony Turner | Morton |
Nick Warburton | Writer |
Sally Avens | Director |
Sally Avens | Producer |