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 3, Episode 3 - Walk On
When a touring theatre group holds auditions in Breck Howe, John Hector is determined to take centre stage as Richard dreams of running away to join them.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th March 2021
- Time
- 2:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 45 minutes
Cast & crew
| Philip Jackson | John Hector |
| Paul Ritter | Richard |
| Kate Duchene | Clare |
| Susan Jameson | Mrs Cardabbon |
| Nicholas Murchie (as Nick Murchie) | Theatre Director |
| Nick Warburton | Writer |
| Sally Avens | Director |
| Sally Avens | Producer |