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

Seasons

1. Once More with Feeling

Air Date: 1978-06-25

Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.

2. A Home from Home

Air Date: 1978-07-02

Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.

3. The Floating Housekeeper

Air Date: 1978-07-09

A strange woman takes over the running of the household.

4. Novel Exercise

Air Date: 1978-07-16

When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.

5. A Word of Appreciation

Air Date: 1978-07-23

Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.

6. Finding Your Feet

Air Date: 1978-07-30

Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.

7. The Lost Sheep

Air Date: 1978-08-06

Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.

1. A Novel Experience

Air Date: 1980-05-17

Patrick 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.

2. Straight from the Horse's Mouth

Air Date: 1980-05-24

Liz tries to convince Patrick she should have a horse.

3. Father, Dear Father's Day

Air Date: 1980-05-31

The girls plan a Father’s Day party to combat Patrick’s homesickness.

4. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Air Date: 1980-06-07

Fifty year old letters belonging to previous residents of the house cause confusion.

5. The Wisdom of Patrick

Air Date: 1980-06-14

Patrick isn’t keen on Liz and her boyfriend spending a holiday in the mountains.

6. I Talk to the Trees

Air Date: 1980-06-21

The beneficial effects of talking to plants leads to a misunderstanding with the lady next door.

7. Thruppling Thursday

Air Date: 1980-06-28

As an excuse from having to attend a function, Patrick invents a strange old English custom.

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1978-06-25

Episodes

14 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Lyle McCabe Productions

Seven Network