Holding Back the Tide

Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Drama on 4

Drama

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

BBC Radio 4 LW

Drama on 4: Holding Back the Tide: Good Fences

Good Fences

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Holding Back the Tide, Good Fences

Comedy by Nick Warburton. Philip Jackson stars as the most truculent man in Yorkshire.

By Nick Warburton. Clare and Richard have inherited a sitting tenant, John Hector, the most truculent man in Yorkshire. John meets his match in a neighbour as obstinate as himself

by Nick Warburton

Richard Wells ..... Paul Ritter
Clare Wells ..... Kate Duchene
John Hector ..... Philip Jackson
Mrs Cardabbon ..... Sue Jameson
Morton ..... Sue Jameson
Hedley ..... Nick Murchie

Directed by Sally Avens

Clare and Richard Wells have inherited a house in Breck Howe and a sitting tenant, John Hector, who views the house and the town as his own personal fiefdom.
When a new neighbour moves in next door it's not long before John and he lock horns over rights of way.

Drama on 4: Holding Back the Tide

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Drama on 4

Holding Back the Tide

Good Fences

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4