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For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)
For The Love Of Ada

For The Love Of Ada

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1970 - 1971
  • 28 episodes (4 series)

Sitcom about the late-in-life romance blossoming between widow Ada Cresswell and widower Walter Bingley. Stars Irene Handl, Wilfred Pickles, Barbara Mitchell and Jack Smethurst.

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Series 2, Episode 3

Leslie is offered a promotion, but it means he, Ada and Ruth would have to move to Coventry. Putting the house up for sale, Ada and Walter believe they don't have long left together...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th September 1970
Time
9:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Irene Handl Ada Cresswell/Bingley
Wilfred Pickles Walter Bingley
Barbara Mitchell Ruth Pollitt
Jack Smethurst Leslie Pollitt
Guest cast
Jon Croft Charlie Nugent
Joanna Cooper Mrs. Martin
Douglas Ridley Mr. Martin
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Harry Driver Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Harry Clark Production Designer
Ron Grainer Composer

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