Series synopsis
The Singapore Grip is a British drama comedy war & politics television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 13, 2020. It ended on October 18, 2020. It was created by Christopher Hampton. It stars Luke Treadaway, David Morrissey, Elizabeth Tan and Colm Meaney.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Luke Treadaway as Matthew Webb
- David Morrissey as Walter Blackett
- Elizabeth Tan as Vera Chiang
- Colm Meaney as Major Brendan Archer
- Georgia Blizzard as Joan Blackett
- Christophe Guybet as Francois Dupigny
- Luke Newberry as Monty Blackett
- Bart Edwards as James Ehrendorf
Supporting cast
- Lilo Baier as Kate Blackett
- Dan Farrell as Newsreel Man (voice)
- Craig Haydon
Guest cast
- Julian Wadham as Solomon Langfeld
- Nicholas Agnew as Nigel Langfeld
- Ed Birch as Brooke Popham Aide
- Jane Horrocks as Sylvia Blackett
- Danny Yeo as Cheong
- Yusri Saleh as Mohammed
- Richard Lumsden as General Percival
- Charles Dance as Mr Webb
- Tom Edden as Mr Smith
- Muhammad Harminder Singh as Abdul
- Sam Cox as Sir Robert Brooke Popham
- Phaldut Sharma as Major Singh
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 13, 2020 | October 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Singapore for Beginners 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. |
September 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Great World 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. |
September 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
Engagement 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. |
September 27, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 13, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2020 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |