Bachelor Father. Peter Lamb (Ian Carmichael). Copyright: BBC
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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 4 - Economy Class
A financial crisis is threatening to make Peter homeless and, consequently, the break-up of his foster family.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 7th October 1971
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ian Carmichael | Peter Lamb |
| Sonia Dresdel | Mother |
| Ian Johnson | Ben |
| Briony McRoberts | Anna |
| Sonia Graham | Mrs Rathbone |
| Andrew Bowen | Donald |
| Jacqueline Cowper | Ginny |
| Geraldine Cowper | Jo |
| Kevin Moran | Christopher |
| Martin Boddey | Mr Thompson |
| Una Brandon-Jones | Housewife |
| Gilly Flower | Housewife |
| Mary Jordan | Housewife |
| Edith Saville | Housewife |
| Enys Box | Housewife |
| Robert McBain | Policeman |
| Vernon Joyner | Silversmith |
| Richard Waring | Writer |
| Graeme Muir | Producer |
| Austin Ruddy | Production Designer |