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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 3, Episode 6 - Otherwise Engaged

When Hector Quilley becomes very friendly with her glamorous mother, Penny thinks that her military career could come to a premature conclusion ...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 22nd August 1982
Time
7:15pm
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
Nick Wilkinson Horseman
Sadie Eden Horsewoman
Honor Blackman Lavinia Cattermole
Maev Alexander Jennifer
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Graham Sisson Editor
Richard MacQueen (as Richard McQueen) Editor
Alison Humphries Production Designer
Diana Parry Casting Director
Cecelia Doidge (as Cecilia Doidge) Costume Designer
Laurie Bild Lighting Designer
Brian Pearce Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer
Al Horton Graphics

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