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.
Father, Dear Father (Season 1)
Once More with Feeling (Episode 1)
Writer: Brian Cooke
Air date: 1978-06-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.
A Home from Home (Episode 2)
Writer: Richard Waring
Air date: 1978-07-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.
The Floating Housekeeper (Episode 3)
Writer: Donald Churchill
Air date: 1978-07-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A strange woman takes over the running of the household.
Novel Exercise (Episode 4)
Writer: Richard Waring
Air date: 1978-07-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.
A Word of Appreciation (Episode 5)
Writer: Jon Watkins
Air date: 1978-07-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.
Finding Your Feet (Episode 6)
Writer: Donald Churchill
Air date: 1978-07-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.
The Lost Sheep (Episode 7)
Writer: Jon Watkins
Air date: 1978-08-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.
Seasons
Episodes 7
Episodes 7