Name: The Singapore Grip
Released: 2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Charles Dance, David Morrissey, Colm Meaney

Available on WATCHA, Wavve, TVING

Six-part period drama set during World War II, following British rubber merchant Walter Blackett and his family, who live in Singapore at the time of the Japanese invasion. Adapted from Booker prize-winner J.G. Farrell's 1978 novel of the same name.

Drama · 2020 · 46 min

Starring Charles Dance , David Morrissey , Colm Meaney

Director Tom Vaughan

EPISODE 1

Singapore for Beginners

A new group of arrivals rocks the Blackett's seemingly untouched world of colonial privilege.

45 min · 30 Mar 2024
EPISODE 2

The Great World

The Blacketts encounter obstructions to their scheming; Matthew attempts to adjust to a new life in Singapore.

44 min · 31 Mar 2024
EPISODE 3

Engagement

The Blacketts decide to intensify their campaign; Dupigny experiences a narrow escape; Matthew makes a big decision.

43 min · 1 Apr 2024
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

As Japan's grip on the continent continues to tighten, Matthew learns the true nature of life in Malaya.

44 min · 2 Apr 2024
EPISODE 5

The Human Condition

Walter is given a surprising opportunity as Matthew determines to save Vera from the chaos taking root.

44 min · 3 Apr 2024
EPISODE 6

Survival Instinct

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.

44 min · 4 Apr 2024