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Hold the Dream

TV·1986–1986·Channel 4·Drama·2h·Created by Barbara Taylor Bradford

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Emma Harte has trained her grand-daughter, Paula, to 'hold the dream' and retain intact the vast business empire that is her legacy from Emma. But will the burden prove too heavy?

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Jenny SeagroveJenny SeagrovePaula FairleyDeborah KerrDeborah KerrEmma HarteFiona FullertonFiona FullertonSkye SmithLiam NeesonLiam NeesonBlackie O'NeillJohn MillsJohn MillsHenry RossiterNigel HaversNigel HaversJim FairleyJames BrolinJames BrolinRoss NelsonSuzanna HamiltonSuzanna HamiltonEmily Barkstone

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