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 2
Mrs Arnott announces that she's going to stay in Sheffield for a while to look after her grandchildren. John suggests organising a 60s theme night farewell party for her, in aid of charity and with Ricky as the star. There's only one problem: Milton Keynes.
Notes
This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title Confidence.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 14th September 1987
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Sunday 5th February 2012 | 7:00am | Gold |
Cast & crew
Ralph Bates | John Lacey |
Peter Blake | Kirk |
Belinda Lang | Kate |
Peter Denyer | Ralph |
Rachel Bell | Louise |
Jean Challis | Mrs Arnott |
Lucinda Curtis | Sylvia |
Irene Prador (as Irène Prador) | Mrs Lemenski |
Kevin Lloyd | Rick |
Freddie Garrity (as Freddie & The Dreamers) | Self |
John Sullivan | Writer |
Ray Butt | Director |
Ray Butt | Producer |
John Jarvis | Editor |
Dave Rixon | Editor |
John Anderson | Production Designer |
John Sullivan | Composer |