Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2020)

Cast

David Morrissey as Walter Blackett
David Morrissey

as Walter Blackett

Jane Horrocks as Sylvia Blackett
Jane Horrocks

as Sylvia Blackett

Georgia Blizzard as Joan Blackett
Georgia Blizzard

as Joan Blackett

Charles Dance as Mr Webb
Charles Dance

as Mr Webb

Elizabeth Tan as Vera Chiang
Elizabeth Tan

as Vera Chiang

Luke Treadaway as Matthew Webb
Luke Treadaway

as Matthew Webb

Colm Meaney as Major Brendan Archer
Colm Meaney

as Major Brendan Archer

Bart Edwards as James Ehrendorf
Bart Edwards

as James Ehrendorf

Episodes

Singapore for Beginners poster

Singapore for Beginners 0.0

September 13, 2020

For rubber baron Walter Blackett and his family, 1941 Singapore is full of wealth and privilege, where the horrors of w…

The Great World poster

The Great World 0.0

September 20, 2020

Matthew adjusts to life in Singapore and acquaints himself with his father's rubber trade, but is troubled when he disc…

Engagement poster

Engagement 0.0

September 27, 2020

The Blacketts intensify their campaign to secure Matthew's allegiances and Walter remains obstinate, despite the Japane…

The Singapore Grip poster

The Singapore Grip 0.0

October 4, 2020

Matthew learns the true nature of life in Malaya as the Japanese tighten their grip on the continent.

The Human Condition poster

The Human Condition 0.0

October 11, 2020

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

Survival Instinct poster

Survival Instinct 0.0

October 18, 2020

With time running out in Singapore, Walter struggles to face the grim reality and Matthew is on a mission to save the w…