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 3, Episode 5 - The Suitable Suitor
Patrick is conducting a book signing and believes he has found a suitable young man for Anna. He invites Matthew round to meet her, but his mother comes along as well, believing she is the real reason for the invite.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 9th June 1970
- 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 |
Beryl Reid | Mrs Brockbank |
Bryan Hunt | Mathew |
Ann Lancaster | Customer in Bookshop |
Robert Webber | Customer in Bookshop |
Margot Lister | Customer in Bookshop |
Brian Godfrey | Dumbo |
James Appleby | Police Constable |
Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
Brian Cooke | Writer |
William G Stewart | Director |
William G Stewart | Producer |
Bernard Spencer | Production Designer |
Gordon Franks | Composer |