Holding The Fort
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1980 - 1982
- 20 episodes (3 series)
Domestic comedy following Russell & Penny Milburn: she returning to life as an Army Captain after giving birth, and he starting a home business. Stars Peter Davison, Patricia Hodge, Matthew Kelly, Christopher Godwin and Victoria Kendall
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Jumping The Gun
Russell's got a head start on his new business, and Penny's facing her last interviews before rejoining the army. Unfortunately, whilst waiting at home for very important kit to arrive, Russell discovers that doing the right thing could cost him dearly.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 12th September 1980
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Peter Davison | Russell Milburn |
| Patricia Hodge | Penny Milburn |
| Matthew Kelly | Fitz |
| Christopher Godwin | Captain Hector Quilley |
| Sally Home | Lt. Col. Hilda Featherstonehaugh |
| Roger Sloman | Reg (Planning Dept.) |
| Philip Dunbar | Walter (Water Board) |
| Kenneth Waller | Andrew (Customs and Excise) |
| Jay Neill | Ted (Fire Officer) |
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
| Derrick Goodwin | Director |
| Derrick Goodwin | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| Alison Humphries | Production Designer |
| Diana Parry | Casting Director |
| Brian Pearce | Lighting Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Al Horton | Graphics |
| Jenny Beavan (as Jenny Bevan) | Costume Designer |