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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 6 - Against The Grain

Penny is depressed about her upcoming 30th birthday but cheers up when complimented by a handsome American visitor. Russell, meanwhile, has been visited by an attractive young woman selling perfume.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th 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
Lesley Duff Paula Potts
Gabrielle Mowbray Lt. Cooper
David Baxt Col. Glen Wexler
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield 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

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