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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 2, Episode 1

A new season is starting at the 1-2-1 Club, and a number of newcomers have joined the Friday group.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title A New Member.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 7th September 1987
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ralph Bates John Lacey
Peter Blake Kirk
Belinda Lang Kate
Peter Denyer Ralph
Rachel Bell Louise
Jean Challis Mrs Arnott
Lucinda Curtis Sylvia
Guest cast
Wendy Allnutt Wendy
Kevin Lloyd Rick
David Buck Priest
Margaret John Mother Superior
Writing team
John Sullivan Writer
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Ray Butt Producer
John Jarvis Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Anderson Production Designer
John Sullivan Composer

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