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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1 - Unhappy Birthday
The common cold has no respect for surprise birthday parties, as Patrick finds out when he has to spend the day in bed.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 27th May 1969
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Patrick Cargill | Patrick Glover |
| Natasha Pyne | Anna Glover |
| Ann Holloway | Karen Glover |
| Noel Dyson (as Noël Dyson) | Nanny |
| Sally Bazely | Georgie |
| Thorley Walters | Dr Peter Fraser |
| Michael Segal | Ian Smythe |
| Jane Bough | Maggie |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Brian Cooke | Writer |
| William G Stewart | Producer |
| Malcolm Goulding | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |