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The Singapore Grip

Drama, War · 2020 · Rated 7.1/10

Last aired: S1 E6, Survival Instinct · 2020-10-18

The Singapore Grip is an ambitious and exotic family saga set in colonial Singapore during World War Two. This epic drama follows the schemes – both commercial and amorous – of a wealthy British family as they struggle to preserve their prosperous business amid cataclysmic world events. A compelling portrait of a society in decline and a family clinging to a world that is crumbling around them.

Cast

David Morrissey Walter Blackett

Elizabeth Tan Vera Chiang

Luke Treadaway Matthew Webb

Colm Meaney Major Brendan Archer

Georgia Blizzard Joan Blackett

Luke Newberry Monty Blackett

Bart Edwards James Ehrendorf

Christophe Guybet François Dupigny

Jane Horrocks Sylvia Blackett

Nicholas Agnew Nigel Langfield

Richard Lumsden General Percival

Julian Wadham Solomon Langfield

Joe Bannister Charlie Tyrrell

Charles Dance Mr Webb

Season 1

E1 Singapore for Beginners 2020-09-13 · 60 min The Blackett's world of colonial privilege is rocked by new arrivals.

E2 The Great World 2020-09-20 · 60 min As Matthew begins to adjust to a new life in Singapore, the Blacketts find their scheming obstructed.

E3 Engagement 2020-09-27 · 60 min The Blacketts intensify their campaign, Dupigny has a narrow escape, and Matthew makes a momentous decision.

E4 The Singapore Grip 2020-10-04 · 60 min Matthew learns the true nature of life in Malaya as the Japanese tighten their grip on the continent.

E5 The Human Condition 2020-10-11 · 60 min Walter is given a surprising opportunity as Matthew determines to save Vera from the chaos taking root.

E6 Survival Instinct 2020-10-18 · 60 min With time running out in Singapore, Walter struggles to face the grim reality and Matthew is on a mission to save the woman he loves.

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