Father, Dear Father

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.

Comedy

Father, Dear Father

Comedy

Created By: Brian CookeJohnnie Mortimer
First Aired on: Jun 25, 1978
Popularity: 12.5327: 1 votes
Networks: (AU)
Production: Lyle McCabe ProductionsSeven Network (AU)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 14 episodes

Season 1

Aired 47 years ago

7 Episodes

Episode 1Once More with Feeling30 min
Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.
Episode 2A Home from Home30 min
Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.
Episode 3The Floating Housekeeper30 min
A strange woman takes over the running of the household.
Episode 4Novel Exercise30 min
When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.
Episode 5A Word of Appreciation30 min
Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.