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Award winning actor, David Morrissey (The Missing, Britannia, The Walking Dead) takes the role of ruthless rubber merchant Walter Blackett, who is head of British Singapore’s oldest and most powerful firm alongside his business partner Webb played by Charles Dance OBE (Game of Thrones, And Then There Were None). Francois Dupigny - Christophe Guybet. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Sylvia Blackett - Jane Horrocks 'Yes, one day, certainly,' responded Vera. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. The comments below have not been moderated. But the British forces have their orders direct from Churchill – stay put and fight on, even though defeat is certain. Thanks! The Singapore Grip viewers have slammed the finale for its 'unsatisfactory conclusion' after claiming the six-part production has been an 'absolute disaster from beginning to end'. It's had its funny bits. But Matthew (pictured centre with his friends) was taken as a prisoner-of-war, However, the ending wasn't enough for some viewers, with one person writing: 'That was an unsatisfactory conclusion. Adapted from Booker Prize winner J.G. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Access exclusive energy deals! But Matthew was taken as a prisoner-of-war while Vera was left to fend for herself in last night's episode. Aware that Vera is also in imminent danger, he rushes to save her and escape from Singapore, but, just as they are reunited, fresh trouble awaits. I need to know if Matthew and Vera found each other again. Save up to £497* a year -Compare Lots of Deals - Switch in Minutes. Watch The Singapore Grip - Season 1 Episode 6 Full Episode with English subbed . Prince Harry and Meghan Markle painted themselves as 'intellectuals' and chose 'enigmatic' gestures when... Kate Garraway admits she asked Kate Middleton the secret to her 'fabulously glossy hair' after filming... Is it OK for female leaders to look sexy? The viewers never directly see Vera again but one day, during his second year of internment, a Chinese man slipped Matthew a small parcel from his lover. David Morrissey stars. The Singapore Grip viewers have slammed the finale for its 'unsatisfactory conclusion' after claiming the six-part production has been an 'absolute disaster from beginning to end'. An epic story set during World War Two, The Singapore Grip focuses on a British family living in Singapore at the time of the Japanese invasion. The casting has been deplorable (apart from Vera). E6 ', Another said: 'ITV have given us some great dramas but The Singapore Grip has been an absolute disaster from beginning to end. The couple were about to escape Singapore on a boat with a group of fleeing allied forces but then a team of Australian soldiers commandeer the vessel for their own getaway mission. Walter, still reeling, refuses to accept defeat. Here's what that means for Walter Blackett, Matthew Webb and Vera Chiang. With the first instalment debuting on Sunday 13th September, it will run every Sunday for the following five weeks. Already have an account with us? I feel quite sad [that it's] ended. And while some viewers criticised the 'dreadful' acting, fans (above) of the JG Farrell adaptation insisted it was 'gripping' throughout, In the series based on the 1978 satirical novel about the British Empire in the early 1940s, the business-minded Blacketts escaped to safety. Meanwhile, Matthew is devastated to learn that Vera is in imminent danger from the rapidly advancing Japanese. The Singapore Grip tells the story of a British family living in Singapore at the time of the Japanese invasion. Walter's grip on reality weakens, and Matthew becomes his unlikely saviour. It stars Luke Treadaway, David Morrissey and Elizabeth Tan. Who'll find love on our blind date? Before their separation, the duo returned to Vera's old cubicle in her building and said their goodbyes. Olivier Award winning actor Luke Treadaway (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Ordeal By Innocence, Traitors) plays the reluctant hero and innocent abroad Matthew Webb. The new puzzles website is now live - sign up now and enjoy a 7-day free trial! By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times privacy policy. Capt. Episode … As coffee chains continue to embrace US trend of autumnal drinks,... What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the must-have chevron stripes this season. 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While his attempts to find her are futile, Walter’s grip on reality weakens, and Matthew becomes his unlikely saviour. ', While a third commented on the performances, saying: 'Well, the acting has been dreadful. The son of a British family living in South East Asia becomes involved in a love triangle. The Singapore Grip Episode 6 Walter, still reeling from recent news, struggles to face the harsh truth. The Singapore Grip viewers have slammed the finale for its 'unsatisfactory conclusion (pictured, Vera and Matthew saying goodbye)' after claiming the six-part production has been an 'absolute disaster from beginning to end', Episode six of ITV's WWII drama, which aired last night, saw Matthew Webb (pictured) (portrayed by Luke Treadaway), the son of a powerful aristocrat (played by Game of Throne’s Charles Dance), say farewell to his lover Vera Chiang (Elizabeth Tan). By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. It is an adaptation of Booker Prize winner J.G. Despite the crushing attacks on Singapore, the British are instructed to continue fighting at all costs. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Vera Chiang - Elizabeth Tan Viewers suggested they were disappointed with the lack of closure between the main characters - despite Matthew receiving a secret message from Vera at the end of the programme to show she is still safe and waiting for him. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. Matthew hears devastating news about Vera and races to save her from danger. Walter Blackett - David Morrissey Major Brendan Archer - Colm Meaney Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Resorting to petitioning his longstanding business rivals, he is given an unexpected lifeline. 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And while some viewers criticised the 'dreadful' acting, fans of the JG Farrell adaptation insisted it was 'gripping' throughout. When the lovers eventually reunite, fresh trouble awaits and the horrors of war force them apart, with each being left to the mercy of the Japanese. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. ', But it wasn't all negative reviews for the finale, with one Twitter user adding: 'The Singapore Grip really made me care about its characters. 'We’ll see each other again, won’t we?'

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