For the Love of Ada
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.
Cast: Irene Handl, Wilfred Pickles, Jack Smethurst
6 episodes
1. The WidowerAda brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.PGCC30minApr 20, 1970- 2. Sunday TeaAda invites Walter for Sunday tea with the family, but when Mrs Bingley answers his front door the next day Ada gets the wrong idea.PGCC30minApr 27, 1970
- 3. The Permissive SocietyWalter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.PGCC30minMay 4, 1970
- 4. The Football MatchAn exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...PGCC30minMay 11, 1970
- 5. Another ManAda is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.PGCC30minMay 18, 1970
- 6. SpringWalter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.PGCC30minMay 25, 1970
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For the Love of Ada
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Ronnie Baxter
- Created by
- Vince Powell, Harry Driver
- Studio
- Thames Television
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
