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Father, Dear Father. Image shows from L to R: Karen Glover (Ann Holloway), Patrick Glover (Patrick Cargill), Anna Glover (Natasha Pyne). Copyright: Thames Television
Father, Dear Father

Father, Dear Father

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1968 - 1973
  • 45 episodes (7 series)

Crime novelist Patrick Glover struggles to juggle an ex-wife, a Nanny, his ageing mother, two young daughters - and the occasional romantic interlude. Stars Patrick Cargill, Natasha Pyne, Ann Holloway, Noel Dyson, Ursula Howells and more.

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Episode menu

- Series 6, Episode 7 - Father Of The Bride

It's the wedding of the year as Anna and Timothy tie the knot. But Patrick is not the type of person who can arrange things without a hitch...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 25th July 1972
Time
7:05pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Patrick Cargill Patrick Glover
Natasha Pyne Anna Glover
Ann Holloway Karen Glover
Noel Dyson (as Noël Dyson) Nanny
Ursula Howells Barbara Mossman
Joyce Carey Patrick's Mother
Dawn Addams Georgie
Tony Britton Bill Mossman
Jeremy Child Timothy Tanner
Guest cast
Allan Stirland Frank (Timothy's Best Man)
Norman Mitchell Taxi Driver
John Clegg Vicar
John Gill Gardener
Harry Littlewood Photographer
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Bernard Spencer Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer

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