Holding On_
"London will chew you up and spit you out - if you give it a chance"
The interaction between a diverse range of characters—including a bulimic restaurant critic and a highly strung tax inspector—in modern-day London.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Holding On has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 1997-2004.
Rating
With a 8.0/10 rating from 1 votes, Holding On is considered highly rated.
Year context
Holding On first aired 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (20)
David Morrissey
Shaun
Saira Todd
Claire
Phil Daniels
Gary Rickey
Ace Bhatti
Zahid
Ellen Thomas
Florrie
FA
Freddie Annobil-Dodoo
Marcus
Caroline Harker
Vicky
Diane Parish
Janet
Lesley Manville
Hilary
Sandra Voe
Annie
RP
Rachel Power
Helen
FS
Frances Shergold
Frances
Sam Kelly
Bernard
Tim Woodward
Ken
Treva Etienne
Lloyd
Tilly Vosburgh
Gabby
Ruth Sheen
Alice
JE
Jeillo Edwards
Aunt Gaynor
Sean Gallagher
Alan
Annette Badland
Brenda
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
BBC Two
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Holding On about?
The interaction between a diverse range of characters—including a bulimic restaurant critic and a highly strung tax inspector—in modern-day London.
How many seasons does Holding On have?
Holding On has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who stars in Holding On?
The cast of Holding On includes David Morrissey, Saira Todd, Phil Daniels, Ace Bhatti, Ellen Thomas.
What is the rating of Holding On?
Holding On has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
Is Holding On still running?
Holding On has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama