Dad
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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 starred George Cole as Brian Hook, Kevin McNally as his son Alan Hook, and Toby Ross-Bryant as his son Vincent Hook and Julia Hills as his wife Beryl Hook. Written by Andrew Marshall, the title of each episode was a pun on the word 'Dad'. Most of the episodes involved Alan Hook getting frustrated by situations brought upon him by his father and son. For example, in 'Dadmestic', Vincent's mother allows him to host a house party, leaving Alan with no alternative but to spend the evening at his father's house. In the episode 'Habadadery', Brian comes down with a bout of illness, meaning that Alan has to look after him. Brian then takes Alan to 'Mr Nigel's shop', where Alan's middle-aged style crisis goes from bad to worse as he purchases an extremely bold Hawaiian shirt. The theme tune for the first series was the 1965 hit 'Tijuana Taxi' performed by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. For the second series this was replaced with the song 'Go Daddy-O' by Californian swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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(1997) season 1
Dadism
Alan Hook has two problems in his life: his jovial but infuriating father Brian, and his son Vincent. In this episode it's Vincent's 18th Birthday.
Dadmestic
Beryl agrees that Vincent can have a party in the house, leaving Alan with no alternative but to spend a restful evening at his father's place.
Dadcipline
While Alan bemoans the lack of discipline in society, Beryl makes an exciting discovery about Vincent. Brian has a secret in his past that affects them all.
Habadadery
Alan's father re-enters Alan's life due to a recent bout of illness. Alan then goes through a style crisis made worse when his dad takes him to Mr Nigel's shop.
Dadaholic
Alan thinks Brian is drinking too much, but in his efforts to help the situation, Alan ends up in trouble with the police.
Holidad
Alan discovers, to his horror, that Beryl has given Brian the task of arranging a holiday for them all. But it couldn't be worse than the family holidays he remembers—could it?
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About Dad
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 starred George Cole as Brian Hook, Kevin McNally as his son Alan Hook, and Toby Ross-Bryant as his son Vincent Hook and Julia Hills as his wife Beryl Hook. Written by Andrew Marshall, the title of each episode was a pun on the word 'Dad'. Most of the episodes involved Alan Hook getting frustrated by situations brought upon him by his father and son. For example, in 'Dadmestic', Vincent's mother allows him to host a house party, leaving Alan with no alternative but to spend the evening at his father's house. In the episode 'Habadadery', Brian comes down with a bout of illness, meaning that Alan has to look after him. Brian then takes Alan to 'Mr Nigel's shop', where Alan's middle-aged style crisis goes from bad to worse as he purchases an extremely bold Hawaiian shirt. The theme tune for the first series was the 1965 hit 'Tijuana Taxi' performed by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. For the second series this was replaced with the song 'Go Daddy-O' by Californian swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Across 2 seasons and 13 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Dad Cast and Characters
The cast features George Cole (as Brian Hook), Kevin McNally (as Alan Hook), Julia Hills (as Beryl Hook), and Toby Ross-Bryant (as Vincent Hook). Their performances are a major reason Dad has built such a passionate audience.
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Dad flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Dad online for free?
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How many episodes does Dad have?
Dad has 13 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Dad good? What's the rating?
Dad holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Dad?
The main cast includes George Cole, Kevin McNally, Julia Hills, and Toby Ross-Bryant.
Is Dad available in English?
Yes — Dad was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Dad released?
Dad first aired in 1997.
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Where can I watch Dad for free?
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How many seasons and episodes does Dad have?
Dad currently has 2 seasons and a total of 13 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Dad about?
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 starred George Cole as Brian Hook, Kevin McNally as his son Alan Hook, and Toby Ross-Bryant as his son Vincent Hook and Julia Hills as his wife Beryl Hook. Written by Andrew Ma… It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Dad originally available?
Dad was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Dad first released?
Dad first premiered on September 25, 1997 (1997). The series has since concluded its run.
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