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 2, Episode 3 - John's Jaunts

When John Hector is thrown off a tour of Breck Howe he decides to set up his own guided tours in opposition to the council run ones. A decision which tests Clare's loyalties to the limit.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 30th November 2018
Time
2:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Tuesday 11th August 2020 2:15pm Radio 4

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