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Holding On

London will chew you up and spit you out - if you give it a chance

  • 1997 – 2004
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~55m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.5/10

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.

Latest: Miniseries · 1997

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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.

  1. E1. Episode 1

    Sep 8, 1997 · 55m

    A bulimic restaurant critic struggles with her job, Marcus sets up Massive FM, and a young woman is murdered in a telephone kiosk.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Sep 9, 1997 · 55m

    The 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.

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Sep 16, 1997 · 55m

    Cab driver Bernard, witness to Sally Friel's murder, cracks under the strain of his troubled life.

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Sep 23, 1997 · 55m

    Bernard is charged with murder. Claire seeks out the mother of Sally's killer. Sean thinks about pursuing August Werner to Switzerland.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Sep 30, 1997 · 55m

    Zahid watches Shaun closely. Marcus re-launches Massive FM. Helen is humiliated by Zahid's family. Clare finds out she is pregnant.

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Oct 7, 2004 · 55m

    Hilary presses Lloyd about their relationship. Bernard receives a manslaughter sentence for Chris's death, devastating Janet and Florrie.

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