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 4 - Thinner Than Water
If only Patrick had listened to Nanny then he wouldn't have the problems he has now. If Nanny had been a bit more forceful then Patrick may have understood and listened to her - but his problems are not as bad as he thinks!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 17th June 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 |
| Ursula Howells | Barbara Mossman |
| Sally Bazely | Georgie |
| Patrick Holt | Bill Mossman |
| Brian Wilde | Tom Ridgeway |
| Anthony Sharp | Harold McQueen |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Brian Cooke | Writer |
| William G Stewart | Producer |
| Malcolm Goulding | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |