The Singapore Grip

The Singapore Grip

Ended First aired 13/Sep/2020 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)
DramaComedyWar & Politics
In WWII-era colonial Singapore, a wealthy British family struggle to preserve their prosperous business – whether by commercial or amorous schemes – amid cataclysmic world events.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
6 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Sep/2020
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In WWII-era colonial Singapore, a wealthy British family struggle to preserve their prosperous business – whether by commercial or amorous schemes – amid cataclysmic world events.

Season Overview

In WWII-era colonial Singapore, a wealthy British family struggle to preserve their prosperous business – whether by commercial or amorous schemes – amid cataclysmic world events.

S1E6
Survival Instinct
Air date: 18/Oct/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Despite the crushing attacks on Singapore, the British army are instructed to continue fighting at all costs. Walter, still reeling from recent news, struggles to face the harsh truth and his grip on reality weakens. Matthew hears devastating news about Vera and races to save her from danger, but not without a struggle. As the British surrender to the Japanese, unprepared for the challenge to their way out of Singapore, tragedy will affect all involved.

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Despite the crushing attacks on Singapore, the British army are instructed to continue fighting at all costs. Walter, still reeling from recent news, struggles to face the harsh truth and his grip on reality weakens. Matthew hears devastating news about Vera and races to save her from danger, but not without a struggle. As the British surrender to the Japanese, unprepared for the challenge to their way out of Singapore, tragedy will affect all involved.

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S1E5
The Human Condition
Air date: 11/Oct/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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When tragedy strikes, Walter spots an opportunity to turn the situation to his advantage. As bombs rain down on Singapore, Ehrendorf treads on new ground. After Matthew resolves to help Vera escape, the duo face a race against time.

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When tragedy strikes, Walter spots an opportunity to turn the situation to his advantage. As bombs rain down on Singapore, Ehrendorf treads on new ground. After Matthew resolves to help Vera escape, the duo face a race against time.

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S1E4
The Singapore Grip
Air date: 04/Oct/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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Ehrendorf arrives at Slim River as an officer under British secondment where he has news for Sylvia's brother, Charlie, and the underprepared defenders. Walter and his rival Solomon come to an agreement. Matthew declares his intentions to Vera.

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Ehrendorf arrives at Slim River as an officer under British secondment where he has news for Sylvia's brother, Charlie, and the underprepared defenders. Walter and his rival Solomon come to an agreement. Matthew declares his intentions to Vera.

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S1E3
Engagement
Air date: 27/Sep/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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The Blacketts intensify their campaign to secure Matthew's allegiances and Walter remains obstinate, despite the Japanese bombing Singapore. Vera nurses Matthew through his fevered delirium while the Major is warned not to trust her. Charlie, Sylvia's brother, re-joins his regiment and Ehrendorf volunteers, and Matthew makes a momentous decision.

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The Blacketts intensify their campaign to secure Matthew's allegiances and Walter remains obstinate, despite the Japanese bombing Singapore. Vera nurses Matthew through his fevered delirium while the Major is warned not to trust her. Charlie, Sylvia's brother, re-joins his regiment and Ehrendorf volunteers, and Matthew makes a momentous decision.

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The Great World
Air date: 20/Sep/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 44 min
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Matthew adjusts to life in Singapore and acquaints himself with his father's rubber trade, but is troubled when he discovers that dubious practices are taking place. After an evening of Singaporean entertainment with the Blacketts, Matthew, exhausted and fever-ridden, finds himself torn between two women, and America joins the war.

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Matthew adjusts to life in Singapore and acquaints himself with his father's rubber trade, but is troubled when he discovers that dubious practices are taking place. After an evening of Singaporean entertainment with the Blacketts, Matthew, exhausted and fever-ridden, finds himself torn between two women, and America joins the war.

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S1E1
Singapore for Beginners
Air date: 13/Sep/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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For rubber baron Walter Blackett and his family, 1941 Singapore is full of wealth and privilege, where the horrors of war-torn Europe are a distant whisper. But when their power and stability are rocked by new arrivals and the looming threat of a Japanese invasion, Walter has a cunning plan.

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For rubber baron Walter Blackett and his family, 1941 Singapore is full of wealth and privilege, where the horrors of war-torn Europe are a distant whisper. But when their power and stability are rocked by new arrivals and the looming threat of a Japanese invasion, Walter has a cunning plan.

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Luke Treadaway
Luke Treadaway
Matthew Webb
David Morrissey
David Morrissey
Walter Blackett
Elizabeth Tan
Elizabeth Tan
Vera Chiang
Colm Meaney
Colm Meaney
Major Brendan Archer
Georgia Blizzard
Georgia Blizzard
Joan Blackett
Christophe Guybet
Christophe Guybet
Francois Dupigny
Luke Newberry
Luke Newberry
Monty Blackett
Bart Edwards
Bart Edwards
James Ehrendorf
Lilo Baier
Lilo Baier
Kate Blackett
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Dan Farrell
Newsreel Man (voice)
Craig Haydon
Craig Haydon
Julian Wadham
Julian Wadham
Solomon Langfeld
Nicholas Agnew
Nicholas Agnew
Nigel Langfeld
Ed Birch
Ed Birch
Brooke Popham Aide
Jane Horrocks
Jane Horrocks
Sylvia Blackett
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Danny Yeo
Cheong
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Yusri Saleh
Mohammed
Richard Lumsden
Richard Lumsden
General Percival

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Melinda Launspach
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Rob Harris
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Lesley Jooste
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John Lee
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Ann Maskrey
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Liz Pearson
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Tom Vaughan
Tom Vaughan
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Karen Lindsay-Stewart
Karen Lindsay-Stewart
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Christopher Hampton
Christopher Hampton
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Damien Timmer
Damien Timmer
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Karen Thrussell
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Rebecca Keane
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