Holding On — Season 1
London will chew you up and spit you out - if you give it a chance
About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 8 September 1997 • 55 min
A bulimic restaurant critic struggles with her job, Marcus sets up Massive FM, and a young woman is murdered in a telephone kiosk.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 September 1997 • 55 min
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. Episode 3
Aired 16 September 1997 • 55 min
Cab driver Bernard, witness to Sally Friel's murder, cracks under the strain of his troubled life.
4. Episode 4
Aired 23 September 1997 • 55 min
Bernard is charged with murder. Claire seeks out the mother of Sally's killer. Sean thinks about pursuing August Werner to Switzerland.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 September 1997 • 55 min
Zahid watches Shaun closely. Marcus re-launches Massive FM. Helen is humiliated by Zahid's family. Clare finds out she is pregnant.
6. Episode 6
Aired 7 October 2004 • 55 min
Hilary presses Lloyd about their relationship. Bernard receives a manslaughter sentence for Chris's death, devastating Janet and Florrie.
7. Episode 7
Aired 14 October 1997 • 55 min
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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 21 October 1997 • 55 min
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.