For the Love of Ada
series not in production
Ended
Comedy
Seasons | 4
Episodes | 27
avg.Runtime | 30 min
First EP | 1970-04-20
Last EP | 1971-12-27
Overview
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For the Love of Ada is an ITV sitcom that ran between 1970 - 1971. Irene Handl and Wilfred Pickles are senior citizens who find that as romance blossoms, so does emotional turmoil. The series gently charts the relationship between Yorkshireman Walter Bingley and Londoner Ada Cresswell, septuagenarians who meet while Ada is visiting her late husband's grave.
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Thames Television
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1970-04-20
1
The Widower
1970-04-20
Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.
2
Sunday Tea
1970-04-27
Ada invites Walter for Sunday tea with the family, but when Mrs Bingley answers his front door the next day Ada gets the wrong idea.
3
The Permissive Society
1970-05-04
Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.
4
The Football Match
1970-05-11
An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...
5
Another Man
1970-05-18
Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.
6
Spring
1970-05-25
Walter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.
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