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Dad. Image shows from L to R: Brian Hook (George Cole), Alan Hook (Kevin McNally). Copyright: BBC
Dad

Dad

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1997 - 1999
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Generation-gap comedy. Alan Hook and his father Brian are brought together when Brian becomes ill, however they still don't understand each other. Meanwhile history seems to be repeating itself with Alan's son Vincent. Stars George Cole, Kevin McNally, Julia Hills and Toby Ross-Bryant.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Dadcoholic

Alan gets it into his head that Brian has been drinking heavily at his new members club. Oh, and it looks like Vincent's developed a drugs problem.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 23rd October 1997
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
George Cole Brian Hook
Kevin McNally Alan Hook
Julia Hills Beryl Hook
Toby Ross-Bryant Vincent Hook
Guest cast
Angus Lennie Bobby
Vicki Pepperdine WPC
Alan Stocks Actor
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Nick Wood Director
Marcus Mortimer Producer
Andrew Marshall Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Valerie Warrender Production Designer

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