Holding The Fort. Image shows from L to R: Russell Milburn (Peter Davison), Penny Milburn (Patricia Hodge). Copyright: London Weekend Television
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 3 - Come To The Aid Of The Party
After a 4-day training exercise, Penny returns home to announce that she's invited a senior colleague for tea - the next day. Russell's feeling increasingly put out and is, to say the least, not amused by this new imposition.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 19th September 1980
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Peter Davison | Russell Milburn |
| Patricia Hodge | Penny Milburn |
| Matthew Kelly | Fitz |
| Christopher Godwin | Captain Hector Quilley |
| Christopher Benjamin | Colonel Aubrey Sanderson |
| Arwen Holm | Dr. Heather Wolstenholme |
| Barbara Hicks | Chloris Sanderson |
| Cheryl Branker | Lola |
| Colin Turner | Radio Commentator (Voice) |
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
| Derrick Goodwin | Director |
| Derrick Goodwin | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| Alison Humphries | Production Designer |
| Diana Parry | Casting Director |
| Jenny Beavan | Costume Designer |
| Brian Pearce | Lighting Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Al Horton | Graphics |