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For the Love of Ada
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For the Love of Ada

1970-04-20 · 25 min / episode · ★ 8.0

Comedy

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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Creators
Vince Powell, Harry Driver
Production companies
Thames Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Irene HandlIrene HandlAda Cresswell
Wilfred PicklesWilfred PicklesWalter Bingley
Jack SmethurstJack SmethurstLeslie Pollitt
Barbara MitchellBarbara MitchellRuth Pollitt

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