The Singapore Grip - Season 1 - Eps 2: The Great World
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 evening of Singaporean entertainment with the Blacketts, Matthew, exhausted and fever-ridden, finds himself torn between two women, and America joins the war.
About The Singapore Grip

Title: The Singapore Grip
First Air Date: 2020-09-13
Last Air Date: 2020-10-18
Status: Ended
Rating: 5.7/10 (from 6 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 6
Network: ITV1
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Mammoth Screen
Synopsis
In colonial Singapore during World War Two, this epic drama follows the schemes – both commercial and amorous – of a wealthy British family as they struggle to preserve their prosperous business amid cataclysmic world events.
Cast

David Morrissey
Walter Blackett

Jane Horrocks
Sylvia Blackett

Georgia Blizzard
Joan Blackett

Charles Dance
Mr Webb

Elizabeth Tan
Vera Chiang

Luke Treadaway
Matthew Webb

Colm Meaney
Major Brendan Archer

Bart Edwards
James Ehrendorf

Craig Haydon