Hold the Dream
Series Overview
Hold the Dream is a two-part 1987 television serial based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1985 novel of the same name, a sequel to the 1984 miniseries A Woman of Substance. Deborah Kerr reprises her role of Emma Harte, with Jenny Seagrove, who played the young Emma, taking the lead role as Paula Fairley. Paula Fairley, now head of the Harte chain of department stores, has taken on the burden of preserving Emma's legacy. However, she suffers dissent within her extended family, in particular from her devious cousin Jonathan Ainsley. In the United Kingdom, the series aired in four one-hour episodes, although it was initially created as two two-hour parts.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
1987 – 1987
Premiered: Tue, May 5, 1987
Barbara Taylor BradfordLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
The reading of Emma's revised Will splinters the family.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jenny Seagrove
Paula Fairley
Deborah Kerr
Emma Harte
Fiona Fullerton
Skye Smith
Liam Neeson
Blackie O'Neill
John Mills
Henry Rossiter
Nigel Havers
Jim Fairley
James Brolin
Ross Nelson
Suzanna Hamilton
Emily Barkstone
Claire Bloom
Edwina, Lady Dunvale
Stephen Collins
Shane O'Neill
Nicholas Farrell
Sebastian Cross
Sorcha Cusack
Bridget O'Donnell
Bruce Boa
Dale Stevens
Dominic Jephcott
Jonathan
Kate Harper
Elaine Vickers
Paul Geoffrey
Anthony
David Swift
John Cross
Victoria Wicks
Sarah Lowther
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Sharp
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Department Leadership Roster
Don Sharp
Director
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Hold the Dream about?
Hold the Dream is a two-part 1987 television serial based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1985 novel of the same name, a sequel to the 1984 miniseries A Woman of Substance. Deborah Kerr reprises her role of Emma Harte, with Jenny Seagrove, who played the young Emma, taking the lead role as Paula Fairley. Paula Fairley, now head of the Harte chain of department stores, has taken on the burden of preserving Emma's legacy. However, she suffers dissent within her extended family, in particular from her devious cousin Jonathan Ainsley. In the United Kingdom, the series aired in four one-hour episodes, although it was initially created as two two-hour parts.
How many seasons does Hold the Dream have?
Hold the Dream comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hold the Dream?
Key cast members in Hold the Dream include Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Fiona Fullerton, Liam Neeson, John Mills.
Who created or directed Hold the Dream?
Hold the Dream was developed and directed by Don Sharp.