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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 4, Episode 2 - An Affair To Forget

Patrick's accountant, Leo, has got himself in a fix and asks Patrick to cover for him. But Patrick is not keen on deceiving people and finds it difficult to lie on his friend's behalf...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 22nd June 1971
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
Dawn Addams Georgie
Guest cast
Elspet Gray Muriel
Sally James Felicity
Richard Fraser Ronald
Ian Carmichael Leo
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Tony Borer Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer

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