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Single Father

After his wife Rita's fatal car accident, Dave tries to raise his four children, helped by Rita's best friend Sarah. Things get complicated when mourning gives way to romantic feelings, while his kids remain sincere priority.

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Cast & Crew See All

David Tennant
Dave
Millie Innes
Evie
Suranne Jones
Sarah

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

56 mins

Rita Tyler,a school teacher,is knocked off her bicycle and killed by a police car during a high speed chase,leaving her photographer husband Dave to look after their three children and Lucy,her 15-year old daughter from her first marriage. He is angry,suicidally driving his motor bike at dangerous speeds in the rain and almost coming a cropper himself. In the weeks following the death he finds himself at odds with Lucy,who is skipping school and who sets out to find her birth father. Despite help from Anna,Rita's adopted sister, and her solicitor husband Robin,the person to whom Dave feels closest is Rita's best friend Sarah and,even though she has a boy-friend,they end up in a passionate embrace.

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Awards

  • 2011 - RTS Television Award - Actor - Male - nominated
  • 2011 - TV Quick Award - Best New Drama - nominated
  • 2011 - TV Quick Award - Best Actor - winner

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