Vince Powell
Director
For the Love of Ada (1970)
Season 1
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.
Released April 20, 1970
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.character-name-in-title, tmdb.love, tmdb.elderly-couple, imdb.laugh-track
Production Companies: Thames Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Widower
Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.
April 20, 1970, midnight
S1E2 - Sunday Tea
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.
April 27, 1970, midnight
S1E4 - The Football Match
An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...
May 11, 1970, midnight
S1E5 - Another Man
Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.
May 18, 1970, midnight
S1E6 - Spring
Walter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.
May 25, 1970, midnight
S1E3 - The Permissive Society
Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.
May 4, 1970, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: April 20, 1970
Last Air Date: Dec. 27, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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