Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Roger (Jason Watkins), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC
Hold The Sunset

Hold The Sunset

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2018 - 2019
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Alison Steadman, John Cleese and Jason Watkins star in this sitcom as a widow, her boyfriend, and her adult son who has moved back home. Also features Rosie Cavaliero, Joanna Scanlan, Anne Reid, James Cosmo, Peter Egan and more.

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Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames

Phil is worried that Edith's old flame Bob may be gaining ground, and that his own one-time floozy Desiree may put in an unwelcome appearance.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 25th March 2018
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 23rd September 2018 1:45pm BBC1
Sunday 9th February 2020 8:40pm Gold
Sunday 9th February 2020 9:20pm Gold
Sunday 9th February 2020 11:20pm Gold
Friday 27th March 2020 12:20pm Gold
Saturday 28th March 2020 10:00am Gold
Sunday 9th August 2020 10:45pm Gold
Monday 10th August 2020 1:55am Gold
Sunday 25th April 2021 7:40pm Gold
Monday 26th April 2021 7:10am Gold
Tuesday 18th May 2021 11:35am Gold
Tuesday 18th May 2021 3:40pm Gold
Friday 25th June 2021 2:30am Gold
Saturday 26th June 2021 2:00am Gold
Friday 27th August 2021 12:20pm Gold
Friday 27th August 2021 4:00pm Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Alison Steadman Edith
John Cleese Phil
Jason Watkins Roger
Rosie Cavaliero Wendy Stevens
Joanna Scanlan Sandra
Anne Reid Queenie Gale
James Cosmo Bob
Peter Egan Jack Dugdale
Guest cast
Shobna Gulati Desiree
Writing team
Charles McKeown Writer
Production team
Sandy Johnson Director
Moira Williams Producer
Humphrey Barclay Producer
Chris Sussman Executive Producer
Frances Mable Line Producer
Adam Bokey Editor
David Hitchcock Production Designer
June Nevin Costume Designer
Ed Moore Director of Photography
Nichola Bellamy Make-up Designer
Theo Vidgen Composer
Nick Gorman 1st Assistant Director
Gregor Sharp Commissioning Editor

Press

Edith and Phil's former lovers send departure plans awry. An encounter with Edith's old boyfriend sets Phil's tetchiness gland twitching, while an appearance from Phil's former flame Desiree causes consternation for Edith. The only reconnection likely for manchild Roger is, he hopes, with his missing drone.

Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 25th March 2018

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