Dad. Image shows from L to R: Brian Hook (George Cole), Alan Hook (Kevin McNally). Copyright: BBC
Dad

Dad

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1997 - 1999
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Generation-gap comedy. Alan Hook and his father Brian are brought together when Brian becomes ill, however they still don't understand each other. Meanwhile history seems to be repeating itself with Alan's son Vincent. Stars George Cole, Kevin McNally, Julia Hills and Toby Ross-Bryant.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dadism

Brian's ill-health brings Alan to spend more time with his father.

Notes

This episode was produced as a pilot.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 25th September 1997
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
George Cole Brian Hook
Kevin McNally Alan Hook
Julia Hills Beryl Hook
Toby Ross-Bryant Vincent Hook
Guest cast
John Hodgkinson Actor
Sebastian Marshall Actor
Jane Robbins Actor
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Marcus Mortimer Director
Marcus Mortimer Producer
Andrew Marshall Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Asbridge Production Designer

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