Holding On

Holding On

1997 · Drama · 1 Season · 8 Episodes · 7.5

The lives of a seemingly unconnected group of Londoners are strangely affected by the murder of a young woman. While some are able to take a newfound hope from the remains of the tragedy, others, including food critic Gary Rickey, simply watch on as despair begins to unravel in the light of the aftermath.

Episodes

E11. Episode 155m · 1997-09-08A bulimic restaurant critic struggles with her job, Marcus sets up Massive FM, and a young woman is murdered in a telephone kiosk.E22. Episode 255m · 1997-09-09The murder of Sally Friel affects her family and others, including the taxi driver who witnessed it. Shaun has a panic attack. Massive FM hits the air.E33. Episode 355m · 1997-09-16Cab driver Bernard, witness to Sally Friel's murder, cracks under the strain of his troubled life.E44. Episode 455m · 1997-09-23Bernard is charged with murder. Claire seeks out the mother of Sally's killer. Sean thinks about pursuing August Werner to Switzerland.E55. Episode 555m · 1997-09-30Zahid watches Shaun closely. Marcus re-launches Massive FM. Helen is humiliated by Zahid's family. Clare finds out she is pregnant.E66. Episode 655m · 2004-10-07Hilary presses Lloyd about their relationship. Bernard receives a manslaughter sentence for Chris's death, devastating Janet and Florrie.E77. Episode 755m · 1997-10-14The pregnant Claire takes in an embarrassing flatmate, and Florrie and Janet are outraged by Bernard's seemingly lenient prison sentence. Shaun's life is in tatters and Hilary makes a decision about her relationship with Lloyd.E88. Episode 855m · 1997-10-21Marcus is devastated when Janet confesses to her affair. Gary goes back to football reporting. Brenda swaps secrets with Claire. Shaun reunites with Alan, and with Vicky.

Cast

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

Freddie Annobil-Dodoo

Caroline Harker

Caroline Harker