Hold the Dream (1987)

Synopsis

Hold the Dream is a two-part 1987 television serial based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1985 novel of the same name, a sequel to the 1984 miniseries A Woman of Substance. Deborah Kerr reprises her role of Emma Harte, with Jenny Seagrove, who played the young Emma, taking the lead role as Paula Fairley. Paula Fairley, now head of the Harte chain of department stores, has taken on the burden of preserving Emma's legacy. However, she suffers dissent within her extended family, in particular from her devious cousin Jonathan Ainsley. In the United Kingdom, the series aired in four one-hour episodes, although it was initially created as two two-hour parts.

Series Information

Created By

Barbara Taylor Bradford

First Aired

1987

Last Aired

1987

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Episode Length

60 min

Genre

Drama

Network

Channel 4

Status

Ended

Rating

4.4 / 10 (7 votes)

Top Cast

Jenny Seagrove

Paula Fairley

Deborah Kerr

Emma Harte

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Fiona Fullerton

Skye Smith

Liam Neeson

Blackie O'Neill

John Mills

Henry Rossiter

Nigel Havers

Jim Fairley

James Brolin

Ross Nelson

Suzanna Hamilton

Emily Barkstone

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