Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Roger (Jason Watkins), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC
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.
Streaming rank this week: 6,610
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Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Sandra (Joanna Scanlan), Edith (Alison Steadman)
Edith is finding her irritating sister Joan very difficult, and Roger, impatient to help Phil sell his house, decides to help by checking his roof for dry rot.
Further details
Edith is finding her irritating sister Joan very difficult, and Roger, impatient to help Phil sell his house, decides to help by checking his roof for dry rot.
Wendy drops in on Edith and mentions that she is writing a children's book: she doesn't know exactly what it will be about, but it may involve a complicated family.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 16th August 2019
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 25th August 2019 | 1:50pm | BBC1 |
| Friday 21st May 2021 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 21st May 2021 | 4:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 23rd August 2021 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 23rd August 2021 | 4:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 11th January 2023 | 7:40am | Gold |
| Sunday 12th February 2023 | 2:55am | Gold |
| Wednesday 22nd February 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 2nd March 2023 | 3:10am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Sue Johnston | Joan |
| Claire Vousden | Debt Collector |
| Charles McKeown | Writer |
| Sandy Johnson | Director |
| Moira Williams | Producer |
| Humphrey Barclay | Producer |
| Chris Sussman | Executive Producer |
| Adam Bokey | Editor |
| David Hitchcock | Production Designer |
| Kevin Riddle | Casting Director |
| June Nevin | Costume Designer |
| Trevelyan Oliver | Director of Photography |
| Nichola Bellamy | Make-up Designer |
| Theo Vidgen | Composer |
| Nick Gorman | 1st Assistant Director |
| Gregor Sharp | Commissioning Editor |