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 5, Episode 6 - A Case For Inspector Glover
Patrick is conducting research for his next book, and his enquiries to the police cause misunderstandings that combine fact and fiction in close harmony. Threatening letters, a carving knife and a policeman wearing size 6 1/2 shoes all play their part in the mystery.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 18th October 1971
- 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 |
| Jack Smethurst | Detective Sergeant Sargent |
| John Ash | Boy Scout |
| Jimmy Thompson | Toy Shop Salesman |
| Kevin Moody | Second Scout |
| Brian Nolan | Station Sergeant |
| Keith Hopkins | Toy Shop Assistant |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Brian Cooke | Writer |
| William G Stewart | Director |
| William G Stewart | Producer |
| Harry Clark | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |