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Single Father

TV·2010–2010·1 season, 4 episodes·BBC One·Drama·1h·Created by Mick Ford

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Dave is facing the seemingly impossible job of bringing up four kids alone after the sudden death of his wife. And things get even more complicated when he falls in love with his wife's best friend, Sarah. Single Father asks how soon is too soon to fall in love again?

Castfull cast & details

David TennantDavid TennantDaveSuranne JonesSuranne JonesSarahMillie InnesMillie InnesEvie
Chris Hegarty
Chris HegartyPaul
Robert Dickson
Robert DicksonEwanWarren BrownWarren BrownMattNeve McIntoshNeve McIntoshAnnaMark HeapMark HeapRobin

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes2010Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Single Father S01E01Episode 1October 10, 2010—When Dave's wife Rita dies suddenly, he finds himself a single father to their four children. Rita's best friend Sarah is also devastated, b
  2. S01E02Single Father S01E02Episode 2October 17, 2010—Dave and Sarah are shocked by their passionate kiss; what did it mean? Dave takes refuge in tracking down Lucy's father but uncovers more th
  3. S01E03Single Father S01E03Episode 3October 24, 2010—What exactly did Evie see when she caught Dave and Sarah in bed, and will she tell anyone? Dave has to take Lucy to meet her real father, an
  4. S01E04Single Father S01E04Episode 4October 31, 2010—Matt begs Sarah for another chance to make their relationship work, whilst Sarah anxiously waits to see if Dave will go ahead with the pater

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