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 3 - Herring Week
Clare gets a job running Herring Week, but John is horrified that a Southerner should be put in charge and attempts a coup.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th August 2017
- Time
- 2:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 45 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 13th June 2019 | 2:15pm | Radio 4 |
Cast & crew
| Ronald Pickup | John Hector |
| Paul Ritter | Richard |
| Kate Duchene | Clare |
| Michelle Asante | Lux |
| Sanchia McCormack | Mrs Briggs of Events |
| Philip Fox | Headley |
| Simon Ludders | Norwegian Herring Enthusiast |
| Nick Warburton | Writer |
| Sally Avens | Director |
| Sally Avens | Producer |