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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 7, Episode 2 - Home And Away

When Bill sneaks off for a 'boring' weekend, Patrick's quest for peace finds him caught up right in the middle of Bill's country cottage plans. Helping out a friend ends up getting quite complicated indeed.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 9th January 1973
Time
7pm
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
Tony Britton Bill Mossman
Guest cast
Gay Soper Gloria
Rose Power May
Janet Bruce Ethel
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Roger Allan Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer

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