Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC
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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - I Want To Thank You All
This week Clare and Richard find themselves paying a visit to a famous resident and leaving with more than they expected when John takes off with what he believes rightly to belong to the town.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 18th August 2017
- Time
- 2:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 45 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 12th June 2019 | 2:15pm | Radio 4 |
Cast & crew
| Ronald Pickup | John Hector |
| Paul Ritter | Richard |
| Kate Duchene | Clare |
| Gerard McDermott | Trafford |
| Louise Brealey | Tiffany |
| Chetna Pandya | Librarian |
| Nick Warburton | Writer |
| Sally Avens | Director |
| Sally Avens | Producer |