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: 6,798
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Jason Watkins), Georgie (Shauna MacDonald)
Roger, Georgie and Bob attend a children's party, and Edith is thrilled when Phil announces that Dugdale has made an offer on his house.
Further details
With her annoying sister Joan safely packed off home, Edith is thrilled when Phil announces that Jack Dugdale has made an offer on his house and he has accepted.
Now they can get on and plan their future together, starting by setting a date for their wedding. However, it transpires that romance is in the air for more than just the one couple.
Roger, Georgie and Bob attend a children's party, but are soon sent packing, while the family's portrayal in Wendy's book continues to cause angst.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 30th August 2019
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1st September 2019 | 2:05pm | BBC1 |
| Tuesday 25th May 2021 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 25th May 2021 | 4:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 25th August 2021 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 25th August 2021 | 4:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 13th January 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Friday 17th February 2023 | 3:15am | Gold |
| Friday 24th February 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Saturday 4th March 2023 | 3:10am | Gold |
| Sunday 5th March 2023 | 2:00am | 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 |
| Shauna MacDonald | Georgie |
| Khali Best | Police Officer |
| Fiona Skinner | 2nd Police Officer |
| Ignatius Duly | Tommy |
| Susy Kane | Tommy's Mum |
| Robert Gilbert | Terry Baxter |
| Pippa Duffy | Party Mum |
| Archer Brandon | Boy at Front Door |
| Bryson Decker | Boy at Party |
| 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 |