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.
Cast: Ralph Bates, Peter Blake, Peter Denyer
7 episodes
- 1. A Singular ManAs John recovers from an expensive divorce, he joins a club for divorcees. He meets a jumble of very eccentric characters.12CC28minFeb 17, 1986
- 2. In the ClubJohn learns the backstories of the 1-2-1 Club members.12CC30minFeb 24, 1986
- 3. DeathRalph 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.12CC28minMar 3, 1986
- 4. The PartyJohn's friend Ken invites him to a party, but as it will only be couples, John needs to find a date.12CC29minMar 10, 1986
- 5. TobySunday is the only day John is legally allowed to spend time with son Toby.12CC28minMar 17, 1986
- 6. The Fourteen Year ItchKen develops the dreaded 14-year itch (twice as bad as the 7-year itch).12CC29minMar 24, 1986
- 7. Under CoverAttempting to help Kirk with his love life, John inadvertently blows more than one cover.12CC30minMar 31, 1986
Viewers also watched
Dear John
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- John Sullivan
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
