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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 2, Episode 2 - Famous First Words

With Christmas over, it's time for Penny to return to work and leave Russell holding the fort.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th March 1981
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
Victoria Kendall Emma
Guest cast
Ann Beach Muriel
Rowland Davies Colin
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Jan Langford Editor
Alison Humphries Production Designer
Diana Parry Casting Director
Jenny Beavan Costume Designer
Denis King Composer
Al Horton Graphics
Bert Wilkins Lighting Designer

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