For the Love of Ada
For the Love of Ada

For the Love of Ada (1970)

7.3 (3 votes)
4 Seasons
April 20, 1970
English
Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Network

ITV1

Episodes

The Widower
E1

The Widower

Apr 20, 1970
30 min

Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.

Sunday Tea
E2

Sunday Tea

Apr 27, 1970
30 min

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.

The Permissive Society
E3

The Permissive Society

May 4, 1970
30 min

Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.

The Football Match
E4

The Football Match

May 11, 1970
30 min

An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...

Another Man
E5

Another Man

May 18, 1970
30 min

Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.

Spring
E6

Spring

May 25, 1970
30 min

Walter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.

Cast

Details

Original Title

For the Love of Ada

Status

Ended

Seasons

4

Episodes

27

Production

Thames Television