DAD

Overview

Dad is a British television sitcom that aired on BBC1 between 1997 and 1999. The program, which the BBC described as a generation-gap comedy, consisted of 13 episodes spanning two series and a Christmas special. Each episode had a duration of 30 minutes. The series featured actors George Cole, Kevin McNally, Julia Hills, and Toby Ross-Bryant. The plot centered on the relationship between a dutiful, insecure son named Alan Hook and his father, Brian, who are brought together when Brian becomes ill. The narrative explores the trials and tribulations of their family dynamic. Separately, a different premise involves siblings Sammy, Ned, and Jess, whose lives are irreversibly changed after their father is accused of a historic murder committed during their childhood. These siblings are forced to reunite to uncover secrets buried in their family history while confronting the realities of their present lives. The show has been made available for streaming on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney Plus.