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

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jumping The Gun

Russell's got a head start on his new business, and Penny's facing her last interviews before rejoining the army. Unfortunately, whilst waiting at home for very important kit to arrive, Russell discovers that doing the right thing could cost him dearly.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th September 1980
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Peter Davison Russell Milburn
Patricia Hodge Penny Milburn
Matthew Kelly Fitz
Christopher Godwin Captain Hector Quilley
Guest cast
Sally Home Lt. Col. Hilda Featherstonehaugh
Roger Sloman Reg (Planning Dept.)
Philip Dunbar Walter (Water Board)
Kenneth Waller Andrew (Customs and Excise)
Jay Neill Ted (Fire Officer)
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Alison Humphries Production Designer
Diana Parry Casting Director
Brian Pearce Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer
Al Horton Graphics
Jenny Beavan (as Jenny Bevan) Costume Designer

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