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 7 - A Little Learning

Peter announces that the frivolity must stop and the children must settle down and do some schooling - they are not amused!

Notes

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

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 29th October 1970
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ian Carmichael Peter Lamb
Joan Hickson Mrs Pugsley
Ian Johnson Ben
Briony McRoberts Anna
Roland Pickering Donald
Michael Douglas Freddie
Beverley Simons Jane
Colin Gordon Mr. Gibson
Guest cast
Anthony Sharp Headmaster
Joan Burnett Headmistress
Peggy Ann Clifford Mrs Chalmers
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Graeme Muir Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Roger Liminton Production Designer

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