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Johnnie Mortimer
Father, Dear Father
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: William G. Stewart
Director: William G. Stewart
Top Cast
Patrick Cargill
Patrick Glover
Sally Conabere
Liz Glover
Sigrid Thornton
Sue Glover
Noel Dyson
Nanny
Seasons
Season 1 (1978)
No overview available.
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Once More with Feeling
1978-06-25Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: A Home from Home
1978-07-02Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: The Floating Housekeeper
1978-07-09A strange woman takes over the running of the household.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Novel Exercise
1978-07-16When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: A Word of Appreciation
1978-07-23Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Finding Your Feet
1978-07-30Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: The Lost Sheep
1978-08-06Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 2 (1980)
No overview available.
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: A Novel Experience
1980-05-17Patrick works through difficult plot points for his novel with Nanny and receives promising news from his Australian publisher, but must deliver another chapter to seal the deal. The girls make a mess of his manuscript and are forced to retype it, but their skills aren't quite up to par.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Straight from the Horse's Mouth
1980-05-24Liz tries to convince Patrick she should have a horse.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Father, Dear Father's Day
1980-05-31The girls plan a Father’s Day party to combat Patrick’s homesickness.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
1980-06-07Fifty year old letters belonging to previous residents of the house cause confusion.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: The Wisdom of Patrick
1980-06-14Patrick isn’t keen on Liz and her boyfriend spending a holiday in the mountains.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: I Talk to the Trees
1980-06-21The beneficial effects of talking to plants leads to a misunderstanding with the lady next door.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: Thruppling Thursday
1980-06-28As an excuse from having to attend a function, Patrick invents a strange old English custom.
Runtime: 30 min
