The Singapore Grip
The Singapore Grip
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The Singapore Grip

5.7 / 10
2020
1 season
6 episodes
DramaComedyWar & Politics

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.

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Trailer | The Singapore Grip | Elizabeth Tan | Georgia Blizzard

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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.

  • Singapore for Beginners

    1.Singapore for Beginners

    13-09-202046m

    For rubber baron Walter Blackett and his family, 1941 Singapore is full of wealth and privilege, where the horrors of war-torn Europe are a distant whisper. But when their power an...

  • The Great World

    2.The Great World

    20-09-202044m

    Matthew adjusts to life in Singapore and acquaints himself with his father's rubber trade, but is troubled when he discovers that dubious practices are taking place. After an eveni...

  • Engagement

    3.Engagement

    27-09-202045m

    The Blacketts intensify their campaign to secure Matthew's allegiances and Walter remains obstinate, despite the Japanese bombing Singapore. Vera nurses Matthew through his fevered...

  • The Singapore Grip

    4.The Singapore Grip

    04-10-202046m

    Ehrendorf arrives at Slim River as an officer under British secondment where he has news for Sylvia's brother, Charlie, and the underprepared defenders. Walter and his rival Solomo...

  • The Human Condition

    5.The Human Condition

    11-10-202045m

    When tragedy strikes, Walter spots an opportunity to turn the situation to his advantage. As bombs rain down on Singapore, Ehrendorf treads on new ground. After Matthew resolves to...

  • Survival Instinct

    6.Survival Instinct

    18-10-202045m

    Despite the crushing attacks on Singapore, the British army are instructed to continue fighting at all costs. Walter, still reeling from recent news, struggles to face the harsh tr...

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