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Holding The Fort. Image shows from L to R: Russell Milburn (Peter Davison), Penny Milburn (Patricia Hodge). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Holding The Fort

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

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Series 1, Episode 5 - After The Ball

Penny and Russell are looking forward to Penny's annual regimental ball, but when baby Emma gets chicken-pox, Russell suggests Fitz as an escort for Penny.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd October 1980
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Peter Davison Russell Milburn
Patricia Hodge Penny Milburn
Matthew Kelly Fitz
Christopher Godwin Captain Hector Quilley
Guest cast
Maev Alexander Jennifer
Arwen Holm Dr. Heather Wolstenholme
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Graham Roberts Editor
Alison Humphries Production Designer
Diana Parry Casting Director
Jenny Beavan Costume Designer
Laurie Bild Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer
Al Horton Graphics
Jo Jelly Choreographer

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