Holding On

Holding On

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

Limited Series 1997 · 8 eps · ★ 7.5 · Drama

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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.

Created by Tony Marchant

Network: BBC Two

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