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The Singapore Grip

The Singapore Grip

★ 5.7/10•2020•55m•16•Drama•Comedy•War & Politics
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime55m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 13, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Singapore for BeginnersE146m

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.

Sep 13, 2020

Episode 2 - The Great WorldE244m

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.

Sep 20, 2020

Episode 3 - EngagementE345m

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.

Sep 27, 2020

Episode 4 - The Singapore GripE446m

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.

Oct 4, 2020

Episode 5 - The Human ConditionE545m

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.

Oct 11, 2020

Episode 6 - Survival InstinctE645m

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.

Oct 18, 2020

Actors

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

Dan Farrell

Newsreel Man (voice)

Craig Haydon

Craig Haydon

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