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 2, Episode 1 - New Blood
Russell takes a dislike to the trendy new neighbours up the road, but the Milburns do need a babysitter.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 6th March 1981
- 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 |
| Victoria Kendall | Emma |
| Brigit Forsyth | Annabel Chesterton |
| Patrick Doyle (as Pat Doyle) | Private Hamilton |
| Cecily Hobbs | Carol |
| Kate Dorning | Amber Chesterton |
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
| Derrick Goodwin | Director |
| Derrick Goodwin | Producer |
| Jan Langford | Editor |
| Alison Humphries | Production Designer |
| Diana Parry | Casting Director |
| Jenny Beavan | Costume Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Al Horton | Graphics |
| Bert Wilkins | Lighting Designer |