Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1987 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (4 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 44% (4.4/10, 7 votes) |
Hold the Dream — FAQ
Is Hold the Dream worth watching? Hold the Dream holds a 4.4/10 rating from 7 viewers. 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
Who is behind Hold the Dream? Created by Don Sharp.
Who is in the cast of Hold the Dream? It stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Fiona Fullerton, Liam Neeson, John Mills, Nigel Havers and more.
Where can I stream Hold the Dream? You can stream Hold the Dream on Amazon Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Hold the Dream release? It first aired in 1987.
