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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

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.

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Series 6, Episode 1 - The Cardboard Casanova

After taking a call from his agent, Georgie, Patrick's day goes from bad to worse when it looks like he will have to pay the consequences for a long-forgotten weekend.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 13th June 1972
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Patrick Cargill Patrick Glover
Natasha Pyne Anna Glover
Ann Holloway Karen Glover
Noel Dyson (as Noël Dyson) Nanny
Ursula Howells Barbara Mossman
Dawn Addams Georgie
Tony Britton Bill Mossman
Guest cast
Terence Alexander Charles
Charles Tingwell Mr. Welsh
Marianne Stone Katie
Suzan Cameron Secretary
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Bernard Spencer Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer

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