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 3, Episode 3 - It's Never Too Late
It appears that Karen has never been Christened and Patrick's mother is keen to see it happen before she "goes". Patrick's visit to the vicar with his ex-wife, Barbara, leads to a mix-up, and a wedding rather than a Christening is arranged.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 26th May 1970
- 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 |
| Ursula Howells | Barbara Mossman |
| Joyce Carey | Patrick's Mother |
| Patrick Holt | Bill Mossman |
| Richard Wattis | Vicar |
| Kenneth Edwards | Verger |
| Peter Denyer | Youth |
| Sara Aimson | Cynth |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Brian Cooke | Writer |
| William G Stewart | Director |
| William G Stewart | Producer |
| Bernard Spencer | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |