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Single Father - Season 1

Series: Single Father

4.4

(153)

Episodes

Rating

TV14

Year

2010

Language

English

Publisher

BBC Studios

About

David Tennant stars in this touching drama about a man struggling to raise his four children after the sudden death of his partner. When Rita is killed in a cycling accident, Dave faces the daunting prospect of bringing up their four children on his own, as well as coping with his own and his children's grief. Things get even more complicated when Dave begins to fall in love with Rita's best friend Sarah. Is he betraying Rita by falling in love again so quickly, or will he be walking away from happiness if he ignores his feelings? How soon is too soon to fall in love again? Also starring Suranne Jones, Laura Fraser and Rupert Graves.

Related Subjects

Drama

Episodes

1. Episode 1

When Dave's wife, Rita, suddenly dies he finds himself a single father to their four children. Rita's best friend, Sarah, is also devastated but offers support to Dave and the family. In the midst of their shared grief, events take a turn that neither Dave nor Sarah could have ever predicted.

2. Episode 2

Dave and Sarah are both shocked by their passionate kiss; what did it mean? Dave takes refuge in tracking down Lucy's father but uncovers more than he bargained for, and the discovery sparks a course of action that has repercussions for everyone.

3. Episode 3

What exactly did Evie see when she caught Dave and Sarah in bed, and will she tell anyone? Dave has to take Lucy to meet her real father, and Sarah gives Dave an ultimatum that forces him to confront his greatest fear.