Holding Back The Tide

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Comedy as Ronald Pickup stars as John Hector standing fast against any change in his life

Comedy by Nick Warburton starring Ronald Pickup  as John Hector the most truculent man in Yorkshire determined to stand fast against any change in his world.

by Nick Warburton

When Richard and Clare Wells inherit a house in Breck Howe they also inherit a sitting tenant, John Hector, who sees the house and the town as his own personal fiefdom.  With money tight Richard and Clare decide to take in B&B guests, a decision which John is determined to change.

Richard Wells ..... Paul Ritter
Clare Wells ..... Kate Duchêne
John Hector ..... Ronald Pickup
Lux ..... Michelle Asante
Chucker ..... Don Gilet
Barb ..... Jeanette Percival
Mikey ..... Cameron Percival
Anthony ..... Lewis Bray

Directed by Sally Avens

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Nick Warburton's comedy of one group's attempts to halt the modernisation of their town.

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