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 3, Episode 1 - Feeling The Pinch
Russell's home brewery is in the grip of the recession and in need of a significant input of cash. But can he and Penny find somebody who has more money than sense - who is willing to invest?!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 18th July 1982
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Peter Davison | Russell Milburn |
| Patricia Hodge | Penny Milburn |
| Matthew Kelly | Fitz |
| Christopher Godwin | Captain Hector Quilley |
| Victoria Kendall | Emma |
| Jon Croft | Yeoman Harrison |
| Hugh Walters | Mr. Clamp |
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
| Derrick Goodwin | Director |
| Derrick Goodwin | Producer |
| Graham Sisson | Editor |
| Alison Humphries | Production Designer |
| Diana Parry | Casting Director |
| Cecelia Doidge (as Cecilia Doidge) | Costume Designer |
| Brian Pearce | Lighting Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Al Horton | Graphics |