For the Love of Ada (1970)
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.
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Episode 1 - The Widower
Release Date: 1970-04-20Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.
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Episode 2 - Sunday Tea
Release Date: 1970-04-27Ada invites Walter for Sunday tea with the family, but when Mrs Bingley answers his front door the next day Ada gets the wrong idea.
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Episode 3 - The Permissive Society
Release Date: 1970-05-04Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.
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Episode 4 - The Football Match
Release Date: 1970-05-11An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time...
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Episode 5 - Another Man
Release Date: 1970-05-18Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.
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Episode 6 - Spring
Release Date: 1970-05-25Walter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.