Father, Dear Father
Date: 1973
Director: William G. Stewart
Production Company: Sedgemoor Productions, M.M. Film Productions, Thames TV
Stars: Patrick Cargill, Natasha Pyne, Ann Holloway, Noel Dyson, Richard O'Sullivan
Location(s): Hertfordshire, London
Region(s): London E-G, South East E-L
Storyline:
A divorced author has problems with his two rebellious teenage daughters.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by John Tunstill.
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- Capture 1
- 19 Jun 2013
The Milkman (Paul Luty) calls at the Glover's home on the morning after a noisy party. Ingram Avenue in London NW11 advises Geoff Dodd.
Opposite 21 Ingram Avenue. SJ
- Capture 2
- 14 May 2013
Nanny (Noel Dyson) greets the Milkman. Number 21 Ingram Avenue in NW11. Well sleuthed by Geoff Dodd.
Current renovations behind the hoardings. SJ
- Capture 3
- 13 Aug 2013
A shot of the church where Patrick Glover intends to wed to his agent, Georgie Thompson. Geoff found this as well, St Margaret's Church in Ridge, Hertfordshire.
A more down to earth shot. SJ
- Capture 4
- 13 Aug 2013
Author Patrick Glover (Patrick Cargill) arrives at the church. The lane to St Margaret's Church, Ridge.
I cheated and opened the left side of the gate myself. SJ
- Capture 5
- 13 Aug 2013
Patrick walks through the church yard looking for the Vicar. St Margaret's Churchyard in Ridge.
Same gravestones but a lot further away from the house: clever camera! SJ
- Capture 6
- 13 Aug 2013
The Vicar (Joseph O'Conor) looks round as Patrick approaches. The church also appears in 'Curse of the Crimson Altar'.
The angel may be a prop but the other churchyard furniture pieces weren't. SJ
- Capture 7
- 'Now' required
Richard (Richard O'Sullivan) loads his van with Anna's belongings as Patrick carries a teddy. Ingram Avenue in NW11.
- Capture 8
- 14 May 2013
Anna and Richard set off for her new flat. Pulling onto Ingram Avenue, Barnet.
Now. SJ
- Capture 9
- 19 Jun 2013
Richard negotiates a corner.
The van is turning from Lyndhurst Terrace into Lyndhurst Road, London NW3. (PW)
- Capture 10
- 19 Jun 2013
The camera follows the van into Lyndhurst Road.
The same corner now. (PW)
- Capture 11
- 19 Jun 2013
Richard pulls up outside Anna's seedy flat.
Lyndhurst Road in NW3. (PW)
- Capture 12
- 19 Jun 2013
Anna (Natasha Pyne) calls down to Richard from her new flat. Lyndhurst Road in London NW3.
Looks like another level has been added! (PW)
- Capture 13
- 19 Jun 2013
The successful writer arrives to visit his daughter. Lyndhurst Road, Hampstead.
A few more parked cars in today's shot. (PW)
- Capture 14
- 19 Jun 2013
Patrick enters the gate before calling at the wrong flat.
Lyndhurst Road, London NW3. (PW)
- Capture 15
- 11 Mar 2019
Richard arrives at the Glover's residence. Ingram Avenue.
Antony Blair also arrived on Ingram Avenue.
- Capture 16
- 11 Mar 2019
The camera pans with the van. Ingram Avenue in Barnet NW11.
The same property captured by Antony.
- Capture 17
- 11 Mar 2019
Anna waits as Richard attempts a repair when the the van breaks down. Ingram Avenue NW11.
It was a sunnier day when Antony Blair visited,
- Capture 18
- 11 Mar 2019
When he hears the noise, Patrick shouts down at Richard from his bedroom. 21 Ingram Avenue.
Antony found that there's no mistaking the house number now.
- Capture 19
- 11 Mar 2019
Richard explains that he and Anna will be at the church on time for Patrick's wedding. Ingram Avenue in London NW11 once again.
Without actors, the street looks very empty in Antony Blair's view.
- Capture 20
- 'Now' required
Richard's van breaks down again.
- Capture 21
- 20 Jul 2022
Georgie and Patrick travel to church together on their wedding day. Crossoaks Lane looking towards The Old Guinea Public House, Ridge, Hertfordshire. More from Geoff Dodds.
To gain a little height of Ridge View Barn, I climbed up the base of what was, I think, a gun emplacement which one can see at the bottom of the original capture. The parking arrangements have changed at the Old Guinea (out of shot). SJ
- Capture 22
- 20 Jul 2022
The couple are undecided about going through with the wedding as the cars turn onto the green. Geoff Dodds found Crossoaks Lane looking down Deeves Hall Lane in Ridge.
Looking north. SJ
- Capture 23
- 20 Jul 2022
Richard arrives late for the ceremony. Geoff Dodds advises that this is Crossoaks Lane looking towards Summerhouse Lane in Ridge, Hertfordshire. The phone box still stands.
This is looking west just before the turning to St Margaret's. Off angle so I could include the telephone box. SJ
- Capture 24
- 20 Jul 2022
The wedding car chauffeurs wait outside the church as Richard pulls onto the green. Deeves Hall Lane in Ridge. Information from Geoff Dodds.
My first try, from August 2013, was not a great match. 'Who will spare me a second trip?" I asked nine years ago? If you want a job doing ... The tree has obscured the church view somewhat. SJ
- Capture 25
- 20 Jul 2022
As the guests leave the church, Richard shakes Patrick's hand and finds that he didn't marry Georgie Thompson (Jill Melford) after all. St Margaret's Church, Ridge, Hertfordshire.
The porch remains as was. SJ