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Comrade Dad (1984–1986) — comedy on BBC Two
About Comrade Dad
Comrade Dad ended on February 24, 1986. The series aired its final episode on that date on BBC Two.
Comrade Dad was a satirical sitcom set in Londongrad in 1999, depicting a fictional future where the UK had been invaded by the Soviet Union and transformed into a Communist state. The show, which premiered on December 17, 1984, was a comedy that explored the life of Reg Dudgeon, a working-class man who believed the Soviet takeover was beneficial. The series portrayed his attempts to support the party line amidst the hardships of food shortages, long queues, and low wages, which gradually tested his unwavering faith. Despite these challenges, Reg remained committed, even discovering a more privileged side of USSR-GB where elite parties took place.
The show starred George Cole as Reg Dudgeon, with David Garlick, Claire Toeman, Barbara Ewing, and Doris Hare playing his family members. Comrade Dad was a single-season series consisting of 7 episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long. It is not rated on TVMaze.
Comrade Dad episode schedule
7 aired
Aired · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 1986 | S1·E7 | Cars That Pass in the Night |
| February 17, 1986 | S1·E6 | My Vegetable Love |
| February 10, 1986 | S1·E5 | Dangerous Connections |
| February 3, 1986 | S1·E4 | Of Gods and Heroes |
| January 27, 1986 | S1·E3 | The Lost Domain |
| January 20, 1986 | S1·E2 | Don't Feel Bad Dad |
| January 13, 1986 | S1·E1 | Londongrad 1999 |