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Hold the Dream (1987)

TV Series ★ 4.4 60 min

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.

Barbara Taylor Bradford Creator Don Sharp Director Barbara Taylor Bradford Writer

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Released
May 5, 1987
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
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Studio
Operation Prime Time (OPT), Portman Entertainment Group, Bradford Enterprises

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hold the Dream about?
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.
Who created Hold the Dream?
Hold the Dream was created by Barbara Taylor Bradford, Don Sharp.
Who stars in Hold the Dream?
Hold the Dream stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Fiona Fullerton, Liam Neeson.
When was Hold the Dream released?
Hold the Dream is a 1987 drama series.
Where can I watch Hold the Dream?
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