Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.4/10
Dear John
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
Written By
Starring Cast
Ralph Bates
John Lacey
Peter Blake
Kirk St Moritz
Peter Denyer
Ralph Dring
Rachel Bell
Louise
Lucinda Curtis
Sylvia
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1987-12-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1986-02-17
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-07
No season overview provided for this season.