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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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Series 1, Episode 6 - I Should Have Danced All Night

The mystery of where Patrick has been every Thursday night, and why he comes home full of aches and pains, is soon to be revealed.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th December 1968
Time
8:30pm
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
Sally Bazely Georgie
Guest cast
June Whitfield Mrs Parsons
Richard O'Sullivan Steven
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Producer
Malcolm Goulding Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer
Sylva Nadolny Production Designer

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