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Premiered

Monday, September 8, 1997

Ended: Tuesday, October 21, 1997

When does Holding On Season 1 come out?

Holding On Season 1 premiered Monday, September 8, 1997 on BBC Two and ended Tuesday, October 21, 1997. The season has 8 episodes.

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.

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Holding On Season 1 release schedule

Holding On Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

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

Monday · 29 years ago

2. Episode 2

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.

Tuesday · 29 years ago

3. Episode 3

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

Tuesday · 29 years ago

4. Episode 4

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

Tuesday · 29 years ago

5. Episode 5

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

Tuesday · 29 years ago

6. Episode 6

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

Thursday · 22 years ago

7. Episode 7

The 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.

Tuesday · 29 years ago

8. Episode 8 Finale

Marcus 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.

Tuesday · 29 years ago

Holding On Season 1 guest stars

  • Lesley Manville

    Lesley Manville

    Hilary

  • Diane Parish

    Diane Parish

    Janet

  • Rachel Power

    Helen

  • Meera Syal

    Meera Syal

    Zita

  • Jan Harvey

    Jan Harvey

    Julie

Holding On Season 1 FAQ

When does Holding On Season 1 come out?

Holding On Season 1 premiered Monday, September 8, 1997 on BBC Two.

How many episodes are in Holding On Season 1?

Holding On Season 1 has 8 episodes.

Are new episodes of Holding On Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Holding On Season 1 finale?

The Holding On Season 1 finale (Episode 8) aired Tuesday, October 21, 1997.

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