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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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Episode menu

- Series 4, Episode 4 - The Reluctant Runaway

Karen decides it's time to leave home, and runs away when Patrick refuses permission - she is only 17, after all. Fortunately, she doesn't get very far: unfortunately, Patrick doesn't know that...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 6th July 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
Ursula Howells Barbara Mossman
Guest cast
James McManus Taximan
Georgina Simpson Sylvia
Myles Reithermann Elvis
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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