Holding The Fort: Series 1, Episode 3 - Come To The Aid Of The Party - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
After a 4-day training exercise, Penny returns home to announce that she's invited a senior colleague for tea - the next day. Russell's feeling increasingly put out and is, to say the least, not amused by this new imposition.
Broadcast details
Date
Friday 19th September 1980
Time
8:30pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Peter Davison | Russell Milburn |
|---|---|
| Patricia Hodge | Penny Milburn |
| Matthew Kelly | Fitz |
| Christopher Godwin | Captain Hector Quilley |
Guest cast
| Christopher Benjamin | Colonel Aubrey Sanderson |
|---|---|
| Arwen Holm | Dr. Heather Wolstenholme |
| Barbara Hicks | Chloris Sanderson |
| Cheryl Branker | Lola |
| Colin Turner | Radio Commentator (Voice) |
Writing team
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
|---|---|
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
Production team
| Derrick Goodwin | Director |
|---|---|
| Derrick Goodwin | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| Alison Humphries | Production Designer |
| Diana Parry | Casting Director |
| Jenny Beavan | Costume Designer |
| Brian Pearce | Lighting Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Al Horton | Graphics |