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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 3

When Toby appears to be suffering from depression, Wendy suggests that John doesn't see him for a few weeks. John's distraught at first, but determines to find out what's wrong.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title Problems With Toby.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 21st 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
Lucinda Curtis Sylvia
Guest cast
Irene Prador (as Irène Prador) Mrs Lemenski
Wendy Allnutt Wendy
William Bates Toby
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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