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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 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.

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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

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
Sue Johnston Joan
Guest cast
Claire Vousden Debt Collector
Writing team
Charles McKeown Writer
Production team
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

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