For the Love of Ada

For the Love of Ada is an ITV sitcom that ran between 1970 - 1971. Irene Handl and Wilfred Pickles are senior citizens who find that as romance blossoms, so does emotional turmoil. The series gently charts the relationship between Yorkshireman Walter Bingley and Londoner Ada Cresswell, septuagenarians who meet while Ada is visiting her late husband's grave.

Comedy

For the Love of Ada

Comedy

Created By: Vince Powell
First Aired on: Apr 20, 1970
Popularity: 3.1521: 3 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: Thames Television (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 4 seasons, 27 episodes

Season 1

Aired 55 years ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1The Widower30 min
Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.
Episode 2Sunday Tea30 min
Ada invites Walter for Sunday tea with the family, but when Mrs Bingley answers his front door the next day Ada gets the wrong idea.
Episode 3The Permissive Society30 min
Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.
Episode 4The Football Match30 min
An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...
Episode 5Another Man30 min
Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.