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Father, Dear Father

Season 1

1978
7 Episodes
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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.

Episode 1 : ‎ Once More with Feeling

Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.
30 Mins
25-06-1978

Episode 2 : ‎ A Home from Home

Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.
30 Mins
02-07-1978

Episode 3 : ‎ The Floating Housekeeper

A strange woman takes over the running of the household.
30 Mins
09-07-1978

Episode 4 : ‎ Novel Exercise

When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.
30 Mins
16-07-1978

Episode 5 : ‎ A Word of Appreciation

Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.
30 Mins
23-07-1978

Episode 6 : ‎ Finding Your Feet

Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.
30 Mins
30-07-1978

Episode 7 : ‎ The Lost Sheep

Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.
30 Mins
06-08-1978