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 4 - Twelve Good Men And Pooh
Just as Russell's brewery is beginning to flourish, he is required for jury service at the Old Bailey. He is desperate to avoid it, but Penny thinks he should perform his civic duty with pride.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 26th September 1980
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Peter Davison | Russell Milburn |
| Patricia Hodge | Penny Milburn |
| Matthew Kelly | Fitz |
| Billy McColl | Private Dunbar |
| Martin Gower | Adam |
| John Horsley | Judge |
| David Purcell | Police Constable |
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
| Derrick Goodwin | Director |
| Derrick Goodwin | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| Diana Parry | Casting Director |
| Jenny Beavan | Costume Designer |
| Brian Pearce | Lighting Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Al Horton | Graphics |
| Rae George | Production Designer |