For the Love of Ada

1970 - 1971

The Widower

20th April 1970

Episode 1

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

Sunday Tea

27th April 1970

Episode 2

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

Episode 3

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

The Football Match

Episode 4

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

Another Man

Episode 5

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

Episode 6

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

Top Cast

Irene Handl•Wilfred Pickles•Jack Smethurst

Director

Ronnie Baxter

Writer

Vince Powell

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.

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Irene Handl Image

Irene Handl

Ada Cresswell

Wilfred Pickles Image

Wilfred Pickles

Walter Bingley

Jack Smethurst Image

Jack Smethurst

Leslie Pollitt

Barbara Mitchell Image

Barbara Mitchell

Ruth Pollitt

Full Crew

Bill Palmer

Production Design

Ronnie Baxter

Director

Vince Powell

Writer

Harry Driver

Writer

Ronnie Baxter

Producer

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Ron Grainer

Original Music Composer

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Alan Hume

Director of Photography

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