Dad
Overview
Lucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers), a cheery and independent 86-year-old who has been caring single-handedly for his beloved wife Jeannie James (Jean Heywood) who has Alzheimer's disease. When Larry falls and breaks an ankle his life with Jeannie abruptly changes forever. Jeannie is moved into residential care and Larry goes to stay with his son Oliver (Kevin Whately), his daughter-in-law Sandy (Sinead Cusack) and their teenage daughter Millie (Hannah Daniel). But love and consideration wear thin as father and son have to learn to live together all over again.
Top-billed cast
- KKevin Whately
- CCaroline Berry
- EEmma Treharne Jones
- HHannah Daniel
- SSinéad Cusack
- DDyfrig Morris
- PPhilippa Easton
- KKerry Joy Stewart
- JJean Heywood
- PParvez Qadir
Crew
- Director
- Sarah Harding
- Writer
- Lucy Gannon
- Producers
- Julie Gardner, Karen Lewis, Hilary Bevan Jones
- Production
- Comic Relief, BBC Cymru Wales, Tightrope Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Dad rated?
Dad does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed Dad?
Dad was directed by Sarah Harding.
When was Dad released?
Dad was released in 2005.
