Dad

British television series

TV seriestelevision seriesQ5207841

Started: September 25, 1997
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Ended: December 21, 1999
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Network: BBC One
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 13
Cast: George Cole
, Kevin McNally
, Julia Hills
Genre: sitcom
Country of origin: United Kingdom

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Dad is a BBC1 sitcom that ran for 13 episodes over two series and a Christmas special. Described by the BBC as a 'generation-gap comedy', it centered on the trials and tribulations of Alan Hook and his father Brian. Alan would often find himself getting increasingly frustrated with the endeavours of his father, whilst the world seemed to be forever against him.

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Director: Nick Wood
Author: Andrew Marshall

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