John Sullivan
Director
Dear John (1986)
Series 2
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.
Released Feb. 17, 1986
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.sitcom, imdb.melancholic, imdb.support-group, imdb.two-word-series-title, imdb.character-name-in-series-title, imdb.dear-john-letter, imdb.divorced-man + 8 more, tmdb.social-misfit, imdb.sitcom, imdb.1980s, imdb.schoolteacher, imdb.british-comedy, imdb.club, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.laugh-track
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - A New Member
John faces problems getting Toby accepted at a Catholic school.
Sept. 7, 1987, midnight
S2E2 - Confidence
John tries to help pop singer Rick regain his confidence and make a career comeback.
Sept. 14, 1987, midnight
S2E3 - Problems with Toby
John has trouble in his relationship with Toby.
Sept. 21, 1987, midnight
S2E4 - Sanctuary
John's courtship of new girlfriend Liz is interrupted by Ken's demand for sanctuary.
Sept. 28, 1987, midnight
S2E5 - Torquay
Does Torquay hold the key to all John's dreams?
Oct. 5, 1987, midnight
S2E6 - Once Bitten
John embarks on yet another hopeful romance.
Oct. 12, 1987, midnight
S2E7 - Kate Returns
Christmas is a time of goodwill and cheer to all men—especially divorced, lonely men desperately seeking invitations to Christmas parties.
Dec. 21, 1987, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 427 min.
Released: Feb. 17, 1986
Last Air Date: Dec. 21, 1987, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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