For the Love of Ada
Series Overview
For the Love of Ada is an ITV sitcom broadcast from April 1970 to December 1971. Created by Vince Powell and Harry Driver, the series stars Irene Handl and Wilfred Pickles as senior citizens Ada Cresswell and Walter Bingley, who find that as romance blossoms, so does emotional turmoil.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 27 Episodes
25 min per episode
1970 – 1971
Premiered: Mon, Apr 20, 1970
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 7: “Christmas with Ada”
Ada tricks her son-in-law Leslie into thinking he has cheated on her daughter Rita, after a boozy night out, so Rita can take advantage of Leslie's guilt.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronnie Baxter
Vince Powell, Harry Driver
Ron Grainer
Alan Hume
Ronnie Baxter
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Palmer
Production Design
Ronnie Baxter
Director
Vince Powell
Writer
Harry Driver
Writer
Ronnie Baxter
Producer
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is For the Love of Ada about?
For the Love of Ada is an ITV sitcom broadcast from April 1970 to December 1971. Created by Vince Powell and Harry Driver, the series stars Irene Handl and Wilfred Pickles as senior citizens Ada Cresswell and Walter Bingley, who find that as romance blossoms, so does emotional turmoil.
How many seasons does For the Love of Ada have?
For the Love of Ada comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in For the Love of Ada?
Key cast members in For the Love of Ada include Irene Handl, Wilfred Pickles, Jack Smethurst, Barbara Mitchell.
Who created or directed For the Love of Ada?
For the Love of Ada was developed and directed by Ronnie Baxter.