Holly

Holly

1972 · 1 season · 6 eps · Drama

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Holly Elliot is a university graduate taking an evening class in art appreciation. Her husband, David, on the other hand, works for a mail-order firm and is trying hard to keep up with Holly by taking an extramural degree in his spare time. Their lives are about to be irrevocably upended.

Created by Robin Chapman

Network: ITV1

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