For the Love of Ada is an ITV sitcom broadcast from April 1970 to December 1971. Created by Vince Powell and Harry Driver, the series stars Irene Handl and Wilfred Pickles as senior citizens Ada Cresswell and Walter Bingley, who find that as romance blossoms, so does emotional turmoil.
For the Love of Ada (Season 1)
The Widower (Episode 1)
Air date: 1970-04-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.
Sunday Tea (Episode 2)
Air date: 1970-04-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ada invites Walter for Sunday tea with the family, but when Mrs Bingley answers his front door the next day Ada gets the wrong idea.
The Permissive Society (Episode 3)
Air date: 1970-05-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.
The Football Match (Episode 4)
Air date: 1970-05-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...
Another Man (Episode 5)
Air date: 1970-05-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.
Spring (Episode 6)
Air date: 1970-05-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Walter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 7
Episodes 7
Episodes 7