TV series
Father, Dear Father
1978–1980, English, on Seven Network. Created by Johnnie Mortimer & Brian Cooke.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S2 E7: Thruppling Thursday
Aired 28 June 1980
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Johnnie MortimerCreator
- Brian CookeCreator
- Patrick CargillPatrick Glover · 14 ep
- Sally ConabereLiz Glover · 14 ep
- Sigrid ThorntonSue Glover · 14 ep
- Noel DysonNanny · 14 ep
- Wallas EatonSam Winterton · 2 ep
- Ron FrazerJeffrey · 2 ep
- Alan CinisBruce · 2 ep
- Bill KerrCustoms Man · 1 ep
- John DerumAndrew Stone · 1 ep
- Joyce CareyPatrick's Mother · 1 ep
- Ursula HowellsBarbara Mossman · 1 ep
- John MeillonGeorge Randall · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 June 1978
- Last aired
- 28 June 1980
- Network
- Seven Network
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Scripted
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Father, Dear Father: quick answers
Is Father, Dear Father worth watching?
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How many seasons of Father, Dear Father are there?
Father, Dear Father has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Father, Dear Father finished?
Yes. Father, Dear Father ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Father, Dear Father on?
Father, Dear Father isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Father, Dear Father parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Father, Dear Father?
If you liked Father, Dear Father, try Joey, Suburgatory, Raising Hope.
Who created Father, Dear Father?
Father, Dear Father was created by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke and stars Patrick Cargill, Sally Conabere, Sigrid Thornton.