Dad
Synopsis
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.
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Jean Heywood
Jeannie James
Richard Briers
Larry James
Sinéad Cusack
Sandy James
Kevin Whately
Oliver James
Ian Saynor
Mr. Hill
Hannah Daniel
Millie James
Dyfrig Morris
Jake
John Nettleton
Maurice
Caroline Berry
Zilla Carter
Philippa Easton
Lesley
Gwenllian Davies
Iris Hart
Parvez Qadir
Ian Greaves
Kerry Joy Stewart
Maggie
Emma Treharne Jones
Peggy
Marilyn Conte
Sally
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Harding
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucy Gannon
- Original Title
- Dad
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Comic Relief, BBC Cymru Wales, Tightrope Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Harding
Lucy Gannon
Vincent De Paula
Tim Murrell
Julie Gardner, Hilary Bevan Jones, Karen Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Harding
Director
Lucy Gannon
Writer
Hilary Bevan Jones
Producer
Karen Lewis
Producer
Vincent De Paula
Director of Photography
Tim Murrell
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dad
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What is Dad about?
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.
Who directed Dad?
Dad was directed by Sarah Harding.
Who stars in Dad?
The principal cast of Dad includes Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack, Kevin Whately, Ian Saynor.
When was Dad released and how long is it?
Dad was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.