Father, Dear Father
PG1978•30m•5.0/10
Comedy
Ratings
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5.0/10(1)
The hugely successful British television series Father Dear Father is transplanted to Australia when novelist Patrick Glover and his assistant Nanny trek down under to write the great Australian crime novel, and end up supervising Patricks boisterous young nieces while their own father is abroad.
Production
Lyle McCabe Productions, Seven Network
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 25, 1978
Last Aired
June 28, 1980
Networks
Seven Network
Created By
Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Once More with Feeling
Air date: 1978-06-25
Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.
E2
A Home from Home
Air date: 1978-07-02
Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.
E3
The Floating Housekeeper
Air date: 1978-07-09
A strange woman takes over the running of the household.
E4
Novel Exercise
Air date: 1978-07-16
When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.
E5
A Word of Appreciation
Air date: 1978-07-23
Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.
E6
Finding Your Feet
Air date: 1978-07-30
Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.
E7
The Lost Sheep
Air date: 1978-08-06
Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.
Cast
Patrick Cargill
Patrick Glover
Sally Conabere
Liz Glover
Sigrid Thornton
Sue Glover
Noel Dyson
Nanny
