Father, Dear Father. Image shows from L to R: Karen Glover (Ann Holloway), Patrick Glover (Patrick Cargill), Anna Glover (Natasha Pyne). Copyright: Thames Television
Father, Dear Father
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1968 - 1973
- 45 episodes (7 series)
Crime novelist Patrick Glover struggles to juggle an ex-wife, a Nanny, his ageing mother, two young daughters - and the occasional romantic interlude. Stars Patrick Cargill, Natasha Pyne, Ann Holloway, Noel Dyson, Ursula Howells and more.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2 - We Can't Afford A Carriage
Money is at a premium when Patrick smashes his car windscreen and needs £300, Anna and Karen also need £300 and the telephone bill has just come in at £42. On top of that, Patrick hears a 'voice from the past' in the shape of Captain Waring.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 3rd June 1969
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Patrick Cargill | Patrick Glover |
| Natasha Pyne | Anna Glover |
| Ann Holloway | Karen Glover |
| Noel Dyson (as Noël Dyson) | Nanny |
| Bill Fraser | Captain Waring |
| Ewan Roberts | Gas Man |
| Peter Bathurst | Podgie |
| Carol Cleveland | Bunny mother |
| Georgina Payne | Bunny Girl |
| Monique Briant | Bunny Girl |
| Diana McNaughton | Bunny Girl |
| Lane Meddick | Newsagent |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Brian Cooke | Writer |
| William G Stewart | Producer |
| Malcolm Goulding | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |