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Hold the Dream

4.419871 season15TV SeriesDrama

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,…

DirectorDon Sharp
WriterBarbara Taylor Bradford

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
May 5, 1987
E2
Episode 2
May 5, 1987
E3
Episode 3
May 6, 1987
E4
Episode 4
May 6, 1987

Cast · Directed by Don Sharp

JSJenny Seagrove
Jenny Seagrove
Paula Fairley
DKDeborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Emma Harte
FF
Fiona Fullerton
Skye Smith
LNLiam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Blackie O'Neill
JMJohn Mills
John Mills
Henry Rossiter
NHNigel Havers
Nigel Havers
Jim Fairley
JBJames Brolin
James Brolin
Ross Nelson
SHSuzanna Hamilton
Suzanna Hamilton
Emily Barkstone
CBClaire Bloom
Claire Bloom
Edwina, Lady Dunvale
SCStephen Collins
Stephen Collins
Shane O'Neill
NFNicholas Farrell
Nicholas Farrell
Sebastian Cross
SCSorcha Cusack
Sorcha Cusack
Bridget O'Donnell

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Hold the Dream — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hold the Dream?

Hold the Dream is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hold the Dream on Netflix?

No, Hold the Dream is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Hold the Dream on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hold the Dream is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Hold the Dream for free?

Hold the Dream is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Hold the Dream?

Hold the Dream has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1987.

Are all episodes of Hold the Dream out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Hold the Dream are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Hold the Dream?

No — Hold the Dream ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Hold the Dream based on?

Hold the Dream is based on Hold the Dream by Barbara Taylor Bradford.