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Holding The Fort. Image shows from L to R: Russell Milburn (Peter Davison), Penny Milburn (Patricia Hodge). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Holding The Fort

Holding The Fort

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1980 - 1982
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Domestic comedy following Russell & Penny Milburn: she returning to life as an Army Captain after giving birth, and he starting a home business. Stars Peter Davison, Patricia Hodge, Matthew Kelly, Christopher Godwin and Victoria Kendall

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Series 1, Episode 1 - In Safe Hands

With new baby Emma to take care of, Penny is getting restless at home and otherwise alone all day: it's a far cry from her previous job in the army! Meanwhile, Russell's got the chance of a lucrative promotion - if he moves the family to Scotland...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th September 1980
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Peter Davison Russell Milburn
Patricia Hodge Penny Milburn
Matthew Kelly Fitz
Guest cast
Christopher Benjamin Colonel Aubrey Sanderson
Brenda Peters Nanny Simpson
Mark Windsor McDougall
Roger Martin 2nd Soldier
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Tim Pearce Editor
Alison Humphries Production Designer
Diana Parry Casting Director
Laurie Bild Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer
Al Horton Graphics

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