TV series
The Singapore Grip
2020, English, on ITV1. Created by Christopher Hampton.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Survival Instinct
Aired 18 October 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Christopher HamptonCreator
- Luke TreadawayMatthew Webb · 6 ep
- David MorrisseyWalter Blackett · 6 ep
- Elizabeth TanVera Chiang · 6 ep
- Colm MeaneyMajor Brendan Archer · 6 ep
- Georgia BlizzardJoan Blackett · 6 ep
- Christophe GuybetFrancois Dupigny · 6 ep
- Luke NewberryMonty Blackett · 6 ep
- Bart EdwardsJames Ehrendorf · 6 ep
- Lilo BaierKate Blackett · 6 ep
- Dan FarrellNewsreel Man (voice) · 6 ep
- Craig HaydonCast · 6 ep
- Danny YeoCheong · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 2020
- Last aired
- 18 October 2020
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Singapore Grip is based on
The Singapore Grip is based on The Singapore Grip, a 1978 novel by J. G. Farrell.
Novel · 1978
The Singapore Grip
By J. G. Farrell
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Singapore Grip: quick answers
Is The Singapore Grip worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Singapore Grip are there?
The Singapore Grip has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is The Singapore Grip finished?
Yes. The Singapore Grip ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Singapore Grip on?
The Singapore Grip isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Singapore Grip parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Singapore Grip?
If you liked The Singapore Grip, try Catch-22, War and Remembrance, The Narrow Road to the Deep North.
Who created The Singapore Grip?
The Singapore Grip was created by Christopher Hampton and stars Luke Treadaway, David Morrissey, Elizabeth Tan.
What is The Singapore Grip based on?
The Singapore Grip is based on The Singapore Grip, a 1978 novel by J. G. Farrell.