Father Figure. Copyright: BBC / Idil Sukan
Father Figure

Father Figure

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2013
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Studio sitcom starring Jason Byrne as a stay-at-home husband trying to bring up his two rebellious sons. Stars Jason Byrne, Karen Taylor, Pauline McLynn, Dermot Crowley, Matthew Fenton and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Jason Byrne Tom Whyte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Karen Taylor Elaine Whyte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Dermot Crowley Pat Whyte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Pauline McLynn Mary Whyte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Alexander Aze Drew Whyte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Matthew Fenton Dylan Whyte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Michael Smiley Roddy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Tim Downie Tim Curtain
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
 5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Marcus Adolphy Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
 1
Richard Aloi Pizza Delivery Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
 1
James Benson Mr O'Reilly (Judge)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
 1
John Burke Drunk Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
 1
Margaret Cabourn-Smith Helen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
 2
Thom Collett Quiet Joe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
 3
Martin Collins Stranger in Park
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
 1
Chrissie Cotterill Gerty Howlett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
 1
Simon Delaney Roni Bread
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
 1
Tim Hudson Headmaster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
 1
Sidney Johnston Darren
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
 1
Rosa-Marie Lewis Lady in Waiting Room
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 1
Tayler Marshall Fran Curtain
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
 2
David McNeill Accident Alan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
 1
Kevin Moore Mr McGrath (Judge)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
 1
David Reed Brendan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 3
Peter Serafinowicz Karl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
 1
Isy Suttie Janet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 1
Rosalyn Wright Dr Lang
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Jason Byrne Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Laurence Howarth Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
James Kettle Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Simon Littlefield Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Nick Wood Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Julia McKenzie Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Stephen McCrum Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Jason Byrne Associate Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Mark Lawrence Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
John Asbridge Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Apology
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Smart TV
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - House Husband Of The Year
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Chin Chin
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - I Do Believe
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Mother Figure
 6
Shane Allen Commissioner
Danny Cohen Commissioner

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