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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 6, Episode 5 - Feud, Glorious Feud

Timothy is the cause of Patrick's problems - Anna and Karen have both dated him but as usual Patrick has got hold of the wrong end of the stick. The fatherly advice that Patrick offers only leads to further confusion.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 11th July 1972
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
Jeremy Child Timothy Tanner
Guest cast
Trevor Peacock Mr. Fletcher
Frank Duncan Mr. Plumpton
David Lodge Policeman
David Lander Model
Allan Stirland Frank (Timothy's Best Man)
Maurice Bush Commissionaire
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Bernard Spencer Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer

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