 Holder played the role of Augustus "Porkpie" Grant in the situation comedy "Desmond's", which was written by Trix Worrell, and broadcast on Channel 4 from 1989 until 1994.He later had his own short-lived spin-off series "Porkpie".Holder has appeared in several television productions and joined the cast of "EastEnders" in late September 2006, playing Cedric Lucas.