About this season
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.
Episodes (7)
1. Once More with Feeling
Aired 25 June 1978 • 30 min
Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.
2. A Home from Home
Aired 2 July 1978 • 30 min
Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.
3. The Floating Housekeeper
Aired 9 July 1978 • 30 min
A strange woman takes over the running of the household.
4. Novel Exercise
Aired 16 July 1978 • 30 min
When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.
5. A Word of Appreciation
Aired 23 July 1978 • 30 min
Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.
6. Finding Your Feet
Aired 30 July 1978 • 30 min
Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.
7. The Lost Sheep
Aired 6 August 1978 • 30 min
Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.