Holding On (1997)
Synopsis
The lives of a seemingly unconnected group of Londoners are strangely affected by the murder of a young woman. While some are able to take a newfound hope from the remains of the tragedy, others, including food critic Gary Rickey, simply watch on as despair begins to unravel in the light of the aftermath.
First Air Date: 1997-09-08
Last Air Date: 2004-10-07
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Created By: Tony Marchant
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- David Morrissey as Shaun
- Saira Todd as Claire
- Phil Daniels as Gary Rickey
- Ellen Thomas as Florrie
- Ace Bhatti as Zahid
- Freddie Annobil-Dodoo as Marcus
- Caroline Harker as Vicky
- Lesley Manville as Hilary
- Diane Parish as Janet
- Rachel Power as Helen
Seasons
None (1997)
The lives of a seemingly unconnected group of Londoners are strangely affected by the murder of a young woman. While some are able to take a newfound hope from the remains of the tragedy, others, including food critic Gary Rickey, simply watch on as despair begins to unravel in the light of the aftermath.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
A bulimic restaurant critic struggles with her job, Marcus sets up Massive FM, and a young woman is murdered in a telephone kiosk.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
The murder of Sally Friel affects her family and others, including the taxi driver who witnessed it. Shaun has a panic attack. Massive FM hits the air.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Cab driver Bernard, witness to Sally Friel's murder, cracks under the strain of his troubled life.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Bernard is charged with murder. Claire seeks out the mother of Sally's killer. Sean thinks about pursuing August Werner to Switzerland.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
Zahid watches Shaun closely. Marcus re-launches Massive FM. Helen is humiliated by Zahid's family. Clare finds out she is pregnant.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
Hilary presses Lloyd about their relationship. Bernard receives a manslaughter sentence for Chris's death, devastating Janet and Florrie.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
The pregnant Claire takes in an embarrassing flatmate, and Florrie and Janet are outraged by Bernard's seemingly lenient prison sentence. Shaun's life is in tatters and Hilary makes a decision about her relationship with Lloyd.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
Marcus is devastated when Janet confesses to her affair. Gary goes back to football reporting. Brenda swaps secrets with Claire. Shaun reunites with Alan, and with Vicky.
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