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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb15First Aired: 19971 Season

Holding On

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

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

55 min per episode

Air Date Window

1997 – 2004

Premiered: Mon, Sep 8, 1997

Created By
Tony MarchantTony Marchant

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Oct 7, 2004

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

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

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tony Marchant

Original Score & Music

Nick Bicât

Director of Photography

Peter Middleton

Film Editing

John Stothart

Producers

David Snodin, Gordon Ronald, Michael Wearing, Kevin Loader

Department Leadership Roster

David Snodin

Producer

Gordon Ronald

Producer

Candida Otton

Production Design

John Stothart

Editor

Nick Bicât

Original Music Composer

Peter Middleton

Director of Photography

Aideen Morgan

Costume Design

Buffy Kimm

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Holding On.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holding On

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What is Holding On about?

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.

How many seasons does Holding On have?

Holding On comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Holding On?

Key cast members in Holding On include David Morrissey, Saira Todd, Phil Daniels, Ellen Thomas, Ace Bhatti.

Who created or directed Holding On?

Holding On was developed and directed by Tony Marchant.