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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 2, Episode 6 - A Sense Of Duty

There is a major communications breakdown between the Milburns and Penny wonders if she should leave the Army, especially when Russell starts preferring the company of electronic gadgets.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th April 1981
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
Victoria Kendall Emma
Guest cast
Gabrielle Mowbray Lt. Cooper
Tip Tipping (as Tim Tipping) Private Kelly
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Alison Humphries Production Designer
Diana Parry Casting Director
Jenny Beavan Costume Designer
Laurie Bild Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer
Al Horton Graphics

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