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 4, Episode 6 - A Domestic Comedy
When Nanny has to visit her injured sister, Patrick begins looking for a temporary replacement. Meanwhile, the girls decide to contact a dating agency on behalf of their father.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 20th July 1971
- Time
- 7pm
- 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 |
| Joan Sims | Miss Armitage |
| Richard Wattis | Domestic Agency Manager |
| Lane Meddick | Mr. Smith (Marriage Bureau Manager) |
| Joan Scott | Mrs Freeman |
| Bee Duffell | Mrs O'Hagerty |
| Muguette de Braie | Mrs Veradi |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Brian Cooke | Writer |
| William G Stewart | Director |
| William G Stewart | Producer |
| Harry Clark | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |