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Dear John..... John Lacey (Ralph Bates). Copyright: BBC
Dear John....

Dear John....

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1986 - 1987
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom following the trials of John Lacey, who joins a singles' club when his wife suddenly leaves him for his best friend. Stars Ralph Bates, Peter Blake, Belinda Lang, Peter Denyer, Rachel Bell and more.

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Series 1, Episode 7

Kirk asks John to help him woo Kate. After a tipsy evening's chat, John goes to fill Kirk in on the news, and makes a startling discovery.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title Under Cover.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 31st March 1986
Time
8:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ralph Bates John Lacey
Peter Blake Kirk
Belinda Lang Kate
Peter Denyer Ralph
Rachel Bell Louise
Jean Challis Mrs Arnott
Guest cast
Irene Prador (as Irène Prador) Mrs Lemenski
Sheila Manahan Mrs Morris (Kirk's Mum)
Writing team
John Sullivan Writer
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Ray Butt Producer
Graham Taylor Editor
Bernard Lloyd-Jones Production Designer
John Sullivan Composer

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