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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.

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Series 2, Episode 5 - Dad's Arsenal

On the same day that a photographic mixup leads to Alan's face plastered across billboards throughout London advertising a new action shoot 'em up movie, it transpires that Brian has a not-legal-in-the-slightest gun collection.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th February 1999
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
Rebecca Hunter (as Rebecca Jones) Sally (Shop Worker)
Christine Moore Mary (Bank Clerk)
Lee Nettleingham Thug
Giles Ward Thug
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Nick Wood Director
Juliet May Director
Marcus Mortimer Producer
Andrew Marshall Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Laurence Williams Production Designer

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