Dear John(1986)

7.4
2 Seasons
Comedy

Overview

Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is forced to find lodgings. In desperation, he attends the 1-2-1 Singles Club and finds other members mostly social misfits. In 1988, an American adaptation of the same name was produced by Paramount for the NBC network, starring Judd Hirsch. It lasted for four seasons.

Created By: John Sullivan

Episodes

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Ep 1

A Singular Man

As John recovers from an expensive divorce, he joins a club for divorcees. He meets a jumble of very eccentric characters.

17/02/198628 min
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Ep 2

In the Club

John learns the backstories of the 1-2-1 Club members.

24/02/198630 min
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Ep 3

Death

Ralph suffers from a family curse which John and Kate try to explain is simply superstition while Kirk arrives with his size nines and puts his foot in it.

03/03/198628 min
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Ep 4

The Party

John's friend Ken invites him to a party, but as it will only be couples, John needs to find a date.

10/03/198629 min
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Ep 5

Toby

Sunday is the only day John is legally allowed to spend time with son Toby.

17/03/198628 min
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Ep 6

The Fourteen Year Itch

Ken develops the dreaded 14-year itch (twice as bad as the 7-year itch).

24/03/198629 min
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Ep 7

Under Cover

Attempting to help Kirk with his love life, John inadvertently blows more than one cover.

31/03/198630 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC One
TypeScripted

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