Dear John

Overview

Dear John is a British sitcom, written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. This sitcom's title refers to letters - known as "Dear John" letters - from 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. The series was also re-made for the U.S. market.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

February 17, 1986

Last aired

December 21, 1987

Episodes

14

Network

BBC One

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Creator

John Sullivan