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Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.4/10

Dear John

TV SERIES 1986 2 SEASONS

Overview

Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is forced to find lodgings. In desperation, he attends the 1-2-1 Singles Club and finds other members mostly social misfits. In 1988, an American adaptation of the same name was produced by Paramount for the NBC network, starring Judd Hirsch. It lasted for four seasons.

This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.4 across its 2 seasons.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Comedy.
  • • Produced in United Kingdom.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

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Written By

John Sullivan

Starring Cast

Seasons

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Specials

1 Episodes • Aired 1987-12-21

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Series 1

7 Episodes • Aired 1986-02-17

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Series 2

7 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-07

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