Father, Dear Father
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Father, Dear Father

5.5 / 10
1978
2 seasons
14 episodes
Comedy

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 Patrick's boisterous young nieces while their own father is abroad.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Once More with Feeling

    25-06-197830m

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

  • Ep 2

    2.A Home from Home

    02-07-197830m

    Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.

  • Ep 3

    3.The Floating Housekeeper

    09-07-197830m

    A strange woman takes over the running of the household.

  • Ep 4

    4.Novel Exercise

    16-07-197830m

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

  • Ep 5

    5.A Word of Appreciation

    23-07-197830m

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

  • Ep 6

    6.Finding Your Feet

    30-07-197830m

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

  • Ep 7

    7.The Lost Sheep

    06-08-197830m

    Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.

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