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 6, Episode 4 - Unaccustomed As I Am
Having been asked to give a speech for Founder's Day at his old school, Patrick sets to work with enthusiasm. When he's asked to take part in an old boys' cricket match as well, disaster is surely the only outcome!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 4th July 1972
- 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 |
| James Appleby | Milkman |
| Leslie Phillips | Basil |
| Jack Hulbert | Headmaster |
| Roger Avon | The Vet |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Brian Cooke | Writer |
| William G Stewart | Director |
| William G Stewart | Producer |
| Bernard Spencer | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |