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Dear John..... John Lacey (Ralph Bates). Copyright: BBC
Dear John....

Dear John....

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1986 - 1987
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom following the trials of John Lacey, who joins a singles' club when his wife suddenly leaves him for his best friend. Stars Ralph Bates, Peter Blake, Belinda Lang, Peter Denyer, Rachel Bell and more.

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Series 2, Episode 4

Ken's and Maggie's marriage is under pressure, and Ken invites John round for tea, hoping that his presence will at least placate his wife, if not remind her of the 'good old times'. Unfortunately, it only seems to make matters worse.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title Sanctuary.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th September 1987
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ralph Bates John Lacey
Peter Blake Kirk
Belinda Lang Kate
Peter Denyer Ralph
Rachel Bell Louise
Lucinda Curtis Sylvia
Terence Edmond Ken
Guest cast
Darren Traynor Taylor
Sue Holderness Maggie
Lucy Fleming Liz
Linda Marlowe Wanda
Debbi Blythe Dr. Osbourne
Writing team
John Sullivan Writer
Production team
Sue Bysh Director
Ray Butt Producer
John Jarvis Editor
Dave Rixon Editor
John Anderson Production Designer
John Sullivan Composer

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