Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC
Holding Back The Tide

Holding Back The Tide

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2016 - 2021
  • 12 episodes (3 series)

Comedy about a man who heads up an unlikely group trying to defend its home town against the worst ills of modernity. Stars Ronald Pickup, Philip Jackson, Paul Ritter, Kate Duchene and Michelle Asante

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Democracy

Richard and Clare have inherited a house on a clifftop in Breck Howe but the sea is eroding the land. Their tenant John Hector is intent on stopping them all from being evicted, but when Clare suggest they need a voice on the council the result is anything but the democratic process she imagined.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th August 2017
Time
2:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 11th June 2019 2:15pm Radio 4

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronald Pickup John Hector
Paul Ritter Richard
Kate Duchene Clare
Michelle Asante Lux
Guest cast
Chris Pavlo Penrith
Susan Jameson Mrs Cardabbon
Kerry Gooderson Ticket Lady
Robert Blythe (as Bob Blythe) Guard
Writing team
Nick Warburton Writer
Production team
Sally Avens Director
Sally Avens Producer

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