Father Figure
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2013
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Studio sitcom starring Jason Byrne as a stay-at-home husband trying to bring up his two rebellious sons. Stars Jason Byrne, Karen Taylor, Pauline McLynn, Dermot Crowley, Matthew Fenton and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
Further details
Within hours, they are stranded in a lay-by and discover that they have left their youngest child, Drew, at home alone. While waiting for help to arrive, things take a turn for the worse, and they get into a spot of bother with the police.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 25th September 2013
- Time
- 10:35pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jason Byrne | Tom Whyte |
| Karen Taylor | Elaine Whyte |
| Pauline McLynn | Mary Whyte |
| Dermot Crowley | Pat Whyte |
| Matthew Fenton | Dylan Whyte |
| Alexander Aze | Drew Whyte |
| Michael Smiley | Roddy |
| Tim Downie | Tim Curtain |
| David Reed | Brendan |
| Margaret Cabourn-Smith | Helen |
| Thom Collett | Quiet Joe |
| Richard Aloi | Pizza Delivery Man |
| David McNeill | Accident Alan |
| Marcus Adolphy | Policeman |
| Jason Byrne | Writer |
| Laurence Howarth | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Kettle | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Simon Littlefield | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Nick Wood | Director |
| Julia McKenzie | Producer |
| Stephen McCrum | Executive Producer |
| Jason Byrne | Associate Producer |
| Mark Lawrence | Editor |
| John Asbridge | Production Designer |
Videos
You can trust us
Tom is reminded why he can't trust his beloved sons sometimes.
Featuring: Jason Byrne (Tom Whyte), Alexander Aze (Drew Whyte) & Matthew Fenton (Dylan Whyte).
Gran is here!
Mary proves typically resourceful when Dylan gets hungry in the car.
Featuring: Jason Byrne (Tom Whyte), Karen Taylor (Elaine Whyte), Dermot Crowley (Pat Whyte), Pauline McLynn (Mary Whyte), Alexander Aze (Drew Whyte), Matthew Fenton (Dylan Whyte) & Michael Smiley (Roddy).