Holding

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Holding cast 2022: who stars in ITV drama with Charlene McKenna ... (NationalWorld)

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Holding's Siobhán McSweeney unpacks sex scene in episode 2 (Radio Times)

Holding's Siobhán McSweeney has revealed she was "very apprehensive" going into the sex scene she filmed for episode 2 opposite Conleth Hill.

"What I love about the two characters is that that they both have their own hang-ups. But I was apprehensive for another reason which is the reason why– I've been asked a lot about that scene, and the reason why is because we don't get to see it a lot. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey. So you're carrying the weight of that history, that propaganda, that only certain lives are worth leading, and you're going with that and then you're going in with the male gaze going, ‘People are going to be looking at me.’ And you feel very vulnerable around that. I had worried about it for so long [before the sex scene] and I know Conleth had as well. And when it happened, it was lovely.

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Filming locations for ITV's gripping Holding series explored (HITC)

Where was Holding filmed? The 2022 ITV series is here, so let's explore its filming locations as the cast and crew share their insight.

The weird thing about West Cork is you’ve got this cosmopolitan element, but you’ve also this still very rural element. It was all in and around Skibbereen and all West Cork, we didn’t travel very far.” “We filmed in two different villages in West Cork. The main…

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AFL Round Table Have umpires figured out how to adjudicate the ... (ESPN)

Our AFL experts debate the burning questions, including whether the new rule interpretations worked, who had the most impressive debut and what surprised us ...

Their leaky defensive system conceded too many runs of goals, and lack of pressure around the contest -- accompanied by at-times appalling foot skills when they did win the ball -- means the man at the helm needs to answer a lot of questions and respond emphatically this weekend. So with that said, it has to be Ratten. I was bullish on Essendon before the season and am not yet selling my stock. In St Kilda's case, this needs to be a big year of improvement under Ratten, and if they squander chances against Fremantle (Optus) and Richmond (Marvel) -- two, we think, more mid-range sides -- then I'd be very worried. JM: Neither of them are exactly 'safe' but hey, two games ago the Bombers were playing in a final and many thought they could win it. I get punishing the dribbler handpasses to alleviate congestion, but when players are searching for an outlet and get a clean pass away, I think let the game go. The Saints, however, managed to lose to a super-inexperienced mob in Collingwood of which very little is expected this year. RC: I think probably the nature of Carlton's win over Richmond. The result is one thing, but for three quarters this seemed to be playing out as most of these games have; the Tigers in control and just doing enough. In relative terms, though, think I'd say Ratten. As poor as Essendon was against Geelong, the Cats are a pretty decent and experienced team. Matt Walsh: I think in terms of pure excitement it has be be Rachele. Without him, the Crows wouldn't have been close to causing a boilover against the Dockers, and his majors came at crucial stages of the match. It seems teams have finally tweaked and worked out the best way to approach the centre bounces now that 6-6-6 is into year four of existence - and it's to back your centre bounce starters and move the ball quickly. You can't help but grin when you see him sprinting past the crowd with hands out for high-fives, and with that level head on his shoulders, he may be handing out plenty of them in years to come. Essendon had some specific directions he needed to address (like running capacity) to be picked up, he did it, and the rewards are already pretty obvious.

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ITV Holding viewers divided after Conleth Hill sex scene with murder ... (Yorkshire Live)

The new ITV drama, which started last week, is based on a Graham Norton novel and has been adapted by comedian and actor Kathy Burke. Set in Ireland, the weekly ...

Trying to watch the 2nd instalment but am getting frustrated." JonJoeD said: "Has a sort of low key Twin Peaks vibe. #holding" Chelsea Bright said: "Is it me or is #holding an awful adaptation of what is one of my favourite books? Its good to show people that bodies come in all shapes and sizes." Actors are okay though."

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Holding review: West Cork shines in episode 2 of Graham Norton ... (Irish Examiner)

The makers of Holding - the major new series shot in West Cork - are clearly aiming for a blend of wacky humour and crime drama in the story of a missing ...

Tonally, Holding episode two is chaotic, making handbrake turns between a sense of drama and pathos to wacky humour in a way that feels strained and uneven. Still, a shadow is looming over the fictional West Cork village in which he lives. The real winner in this fledgling series so far is the region.

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Holding: Graham Norton's new TV drama slammed by critics (Belfast Live)

Four episodes of the ITV series have been broadcast so far, with the drama based on the Cork comic and TV presenter's novel which is then being adapted by ...

I have so far watched the first three episodes and felt it started off a bit slow but just about kept my interest until it really got going. A second slammed the show, saying that: "No amount of quality actors can save this misconceived pile of garbage. Tries to be both, fails at both."

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Holding: where is the ITV drama filmed? Find out about the locations ... (HELLO!)

ITV's latest drama, Holding, is a murder mystery series from the mind of Graham Norton – who penned the book of the same name which has now been adapted for ...

Another local town which was used for production purposes was Castletownshend, which is south-east of Skibbereen in County Cork. In August 2021, the cast and production team headed out to the small town of Drimoleague to shoot scenes. Conleth Hill plays PJ Collins, a local Police Sergeant who is used to getting by day-to-day with not much crime being committed.

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Holding's Siobhán McSweeney breaks down importance of *that ... (digitalspy.com)

Siobhán McSweeney and Conleth Hill star in ITV drama Holding, based on Graham Norton's book and directed by Kathy Burke. In episode 2, Brid and PJ get ...

And I think that moment – I mean, I don't know because I still can't look at it without putting my hands over my eyes – but hopefully, it is beautiful and it is tender and that's more than what most sex scenes I see on telly are." – we had a very beautiful crew as well who just made everything very lovely, and all about the work, because that's what it is at the end of the day," she added. "There's a huge discussion around the male gaze versus the female gaze. They're there to serve your coffees or to bury your children or to school your children, or mother the protagonist, but our female bodies aren't to be enjoyed in that way if you're a certain shape. The scene that unfolds sees the giddy couple attempt to navigate each other's bodies for the first time, with Brid somewhat self-conscious as she stands in her underwear before him with her belly on show just like his. I've talked the talk, it's time to step up."

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Where is Graham Norton's Holding set? Where was the ITV drama ... (Daily Express)

Holding is the charming drama that originated as a book by talk show host and comedian Graham Norton in 2019. Bringing it to life, ITV is airing a new ...

"There are so many contradictions to the place that it really helped us cement that tone of light and dark... Holding is the charming drama that originated as a book by talk show host and comedian Graham Norton in 2019. DON'T MISS... Coronation Street twist as Daisy Midgeley uncovers link to Sean Tully? [THEORY] Mark Charnock wife: Who is Marlon Dingle star married to? [CAST] Coronation Street legend Ken Barlow horrified over Jacob Hay's secret? Bringing it to life, ITV is airing a new episode every Monday until it reaches its conclusion next month. "And I suppose the juxtaposition of the dark and the light is also inherently Irish but also inherently Cork as well."

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