Father, Dear Father

Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.

Première diffusion : 25 juin 1978

Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.

Première diffusion : 2 juillet 1978

A strange woman takes over the running of the household.

Première diffusion : 9 juillet 1978

When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.

Première diffusion : 16 juillet 1978

Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.

Première diffusion : 23 juillet 1978

Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.

Première diffusion : 30 juillet 1978

Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.

Première diffusion : 6 août 1978

Patrick works through difficult plot points for his novel with Nanny and receives promising news from his Australian publisher, but must deliver another chapter to seal the deal. The girls make a mess of his manuscript and are forced to retype it, but their skills aren't quite up to par.

Première diffusion : 17 mai 1980

Liz tries to convince Patrick she should have a horse.

Première diffusion : 24 mai 1980

The girls plan a Father’s Day party to combat Patrick’s homesickness.

Première diffusion : 31 mai 1980

Fifty year old letters belonging to previous residents of the house cause confusion.

Première diffusion : 7 juin 1980

Patrick isn’t keen on Liz and her boyfriend spending a holiday in the mountains.

Première diffusion : 14 juin 1980

The beneficial effects of talking to plants leads to a misunderstanding with the lady next door.

Première diffusion : 21 juin 1980

As an excuse from having to attend a function, Patrick invents a strange old English custom.

Première diffusion : 28 juin 1980