British Comedy Guide
Bachelor Father. Peter Lamb (Ian Carmichael). Copyright: BBC
Bachelor Father

Bachelor Father

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1970 - 1971
  • 24 episodes (2 series)

Peter Lamb, a single middle-aged man who's failed to find a wife, takes up fostering children. Stars Ian Carmichael, Gerald Flood, Sonia Dresdel, Joan Hickson, Ian Johnson and more.

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Series 1, Episode 12 - Love Thy Neighbour

Peter tries to teach the children about the virtues of civilised behaviour but his "love thy neighbour" doctrine is undermined by events...

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 3rd December 1970
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ian Carmichael Peter Lamb
Ian Johnson Ben
Briony McRoberts Anna
Roland Pickering Donald
Michael Douglas Freddie
Beverley Simons Jane
Guest cast
Jack May Mr Moore
Pauline Yates Mrs Moore
Christopher Reynolds Brian
Freddie Foote Derek
Jason Kemp John
Charles Pinner Philip
Arthur Lovegrove Mr Blenkinsop
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Graeme Muir Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Roger Liminton Production Designer

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