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Single Father

Single Father

Is there life after loss?

152010•1h 0m•7.5/10
Drama

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7.5/10(14)

Dave is facing the seemingly impossible job of bringing up four kids alone after the sudden death of his wife. And things get even more complicated when he falls in love with his wife's best friend, Sarah. Single Father asks how soon is too soon to fall in love again?

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Production

BBC Scotland, Red Production Company

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 10, 2010

Last Aired

October 31, 2010

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Mick Ford

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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2010-10-10
When Dave's wife Rita dies suddenly, he finds himself a single father to their four children. Rita's best friend Sarah is also devastated, but offers support to Dave and the family. In the midst of their shared grief, events take a turn that neither Dave nor Sarah could have ever predicted.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2010-10-17
Dave and Sarah are shocked by their passionate kiss; what did it mean? Dave takes refuge in tracking down Lucy's father but uncovers more than he bargained for, and the discovery sparks a course of action that has repercussions for everyone.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2010-10-24
What exactly did Evie see when she caught Dave and Sarah in bed, and will she tell anyone? Dave has to take Lucy to meet her real father, and Sarah gives Dave an ultimatum that forces him to confront his greatest fear.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2010-10-31
Matt begs Sarah for another chance to make their relationship work, whilst Sarah anxiously waits to see if Dave will go ahead with the paternity tests. The hearing into Rita's death takes place and the trauma, of reliving Rita's last moments, forces Dave to re-evaluate everything.

Cast

David Tennant

David Tennant

Dave

Suranne Jones

Suranne Jones

Sarah

Millie Innes

Millie Innes

Evie

Chris Hegarty

Paul

Robert Dickson

Ewan

Warren Brown

Warren Brown

Matt

Neve McIntosh

Neve McIntosh

Anna

Mark Heap

Mark Heap

Robin

Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

Rita

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Beatty

Jenni Keenan-Green

Jenni Keenan-Green

Michelle

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