About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. The Widower
Aired 20 April 1970 • 30 min
Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.
2. Sunday Tea
Aired 27 April 1970 • 30 min
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.
3. The Permissive Society
Aired 4 May 1970 • 30 min
Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.
4. The Football Match
Aired 11 May 1970 • 30 min
An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...
5. Another Man
Aired 18 May 1970 • 30 min
Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.
6. Spring
Aired 25 May 1970 • 30 min
Walter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.