Dear John
Creator
John Sullivan
Screenplay
John Sullivan
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.
Seasons
2
Episodes
14
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
Ralph Bates
John Lacey · 14 eps
Peter Blake
Kirk St Moritz · 14 eps
Rachel Bell
Louise · 14 eps
Peter Denyer
Ralph Dring · 14 eps
Belinda Lang
Kate · 12 eps
Lucinda Curtis
Sylvia · 9 eps
👤
Jean Challis
Mrs Arnott · 9 eps
Irene Prador
Mrs Lemenski · 7 eps
Terence Edmond
Ken · 5 eps
Wendy Allnutt
Wendy · 4 eps
Sue Holderness
Maggie · 3 eps
Will Bates
Toby · 3 eps
Sheila Manahan
Mrs St Moritz · 2 eps
Michael Cochrane
Roger · 1 eps
Margaret John
Mother Superior · 1 eps
Frank Windsor
David · 1 eps
Martin Cochrane
Alan · 1 eps
Linda Marlowe
Wanda · 1 eps
Robin Driscoll
Chopper · 1 eps
David Buck
Priest · 1 eps
Richenda Carey
Miss Culper · 1 eps
Andrew Readman
Steve · 1 eps
Elizabeth Heery
Karen · 1 eps
Lucy Fleming
Liz · 1 eps
Ron Pember
The Commissionaire · 1 eps
Kevin Lloyd
Rick · 1 eps
Valentine Nonyela
Duane · 1 eps
Reviews
★★★★★★★★★★
Rate and review this show
Log in →
Where to Watch
Not available for streaming yet
Episode Guide
1
A Singular Man
As John recovers from an expensive divorce, he joins a club for divorcees. He meets a jumble of very eccentric characters.
2
In the Club
John learns the backstories of the 1-2-1 Club members.
3
Death
Ralph suffers from a family curse which John and Kate try to explain is simply superstition while Kirk arrives with his size nines and puts his foot in it.
4
The Party
John's friend Ken invites him to a party, but as it will only be couples, John needs to find a date.
5
Toby
Sunday is the only day John is legally allowed to spend time with son Toby.
6
The Fourteen Year Itch
Ken develops the dreaded 14-year itch (twice as bad as the 7-year itch).
7
Under Cover
Attempting to help Kirk with his love life, John inadvertently blows more than one cover.
Similar
All in Good Faith
1985
⭐ 2.3
The European Side
2004
⭐ 7.4
A Different World
1987
⭐ 7.1
Cory in the House
2007
⭐ 6.7
What's Happening Now!!
1985
⭐ 6.6
Malcolm & Eddie
1996
⭐ 7.7
Only Fools and Horses
1981
⭐ 8.1
Ever Decreasing Circles
1984
⭐ 7.5
To the Manor Born
1979
⭐ 7
As Time Goes By
1992
⭐ 7.5
Ink
1996
⭐ 5
Are You Being Served?
1972
⭐ 7.3
Create your profile for free
Save favorites, rate movies, play trivia games and discover your next favorite movie.
Join free →
