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 9 - A Man's Man About The House

Peter finds that his cake-baking skills have become so admired by the children that they persuade him to enter a competition.

Notes

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

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th November 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
Guest cast
Donald Morley Mr Watson
Pearl Hackney Shop assistant
Maureen Lane 2nd Shop Assistant
Rosemary Scott Important Lady
Jean Marlow Visitor
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Graeme Muir Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Roger Liminton Production Designer

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