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The Singapore Grip

20201 Season55m episodes5.7

Drama, Comedy, War & Politics

TMDB5.7

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Runtime: 55m episodes
Genre: Drama
Origin: GB

About

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.

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Sep 13, 2020
Network: ITV1
Studio: Mammoth Screen, ITV Studios

Time to finish

6 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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Cast

Luke Treadaway

Matthew Webb

David Morrissey

Walter Blackett

Elizabeth Tan

Vera Chiang

Colm Meaney

Major Brendan Archer

Georgia Blizzard

Joan Blackett

Christophe Guybet

Francois Dupigny

Luke Newberry

Monty Blackett

Bart Edwards

James Ehrendorf

Lilo Baier

Kate Blackett

Dan Farrell

Newsreel Man (voice)

Craig Haydon

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SERIES

The Singapore Grip

20201 Season55m episodes5.7

Drama, Comedy, War & Politics

TMDB5.7

Votes7

Your rating

Runtime: 55m episodes
Genre: Drama
Origin: GB

About

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.

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Sep 13, 2020 · 46m
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.
E2 · Airs Sep 20, 2020 · 44m
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.
E3 · Airs Sep 27, 2020 · 45m
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.
E4 · Airs Oct 4, 2020 · 46m
The Singapore Grip
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.
E5 · Airs Oct 11, 2020 · 45m
The Human Condition
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.
E6 · Airs Oct 18, 2020 · 45m
Survival Instinct
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.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Sep 13, 2020
Network: ITV1
Studio: Mammoth Screen, ITV Studios

Time to finish

6 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Luke Treadaway

Matthew Webb

David Morrissey

Walter Blackett

Elizabeth Tan

Vera Chiang

Colm Meaney

Major Brendan Archer

Georgia Blizzard

Joan Blackett

Christophe Guybet

Francois Dupigny

Luke Newberry

Monty Blackett

Bart Edwards

James Ehrendorf

Lilo Baier

Kate Blackett

Dan Farrell

Newsreel Man (voice)

Craig Haydon

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