For the Love of Ada (1970) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch For the Love of Ada online in HD.
For the Love of Ada — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Vince Powell, Harry Driver
- Starring: Irene Handl, Wilfred Pickles, Jack Smethurst, Barbara Mitchell
For the Love of Ada — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1970-04-20 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 27 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (4 votes) |
For the Love of Ada — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Widower (1970-04-20) — Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper.
- E2: Sunday Tea (1970-04-27) — 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.
- E3: The Permissive Society (1970-05-04) — Walter takes Ada for an 'off-white' weekend break in Bognor Regis.
- E4: The Football Match (1970-05-11) — An exciting trip to Wembley takes a horrible turn, but do they make it to the match on time…
- E5: Another Man (1970-05-18) — Ada is annoyed with Walter's refusal to go dancing at the over 60's club and his accepting overcooked pies from other women.
- E6: Spring (1970-05-25) — Walter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes.
Season 2
- E1: Wedding Plans (1970-09-14) — Needing more money for the wedding and honeymoon, Ada gets a job at the town hall, and Walter is expecting a rise.
- E2: Divorce? (1970-09-21) — Following a bit of interfering on Ada's part, Walter encourages Leslie to assert his masculinity.
- E3: Sent to Coventry (1970-09-28) — Leslie is offered a promotion, but it means he, Ada and Ruth would have to move to Coventry.
- E4: The Birthday (1970-10-05) — It's Ada's birthday and there's a bit of a clash between Walter's plans, Ada's plans and the interfering Freda Skinner.
- E5: The Grave (1970-10-12) — Whilst at the grave of her late husband Sam, Leslie discovers that a mix-up has led to Sam being buried in the wrong plot.
- E6: The Elopement (1970-10-19) — Tired of saving, Ada and Walter decide that they should elope to Yorkshire and marry there.
- E7: The Wedding (1970-10-26) — The big day has finally arrived. Walter and Ada are at the church, but a small oversight on his part delays the ceremony.
Season 3
- E1: After the Honeymoon (1971-03-15) — Back from a happy honeymoon, the bliss is short-lived when Walter's love of the wireless clashes with Ada's TV addiction.
- E2: The Journey (1971-03-22) — Ruth and Leslie go to visit his parents in Manchester, Ada and Walter spend some time with his son and daughter-in-law.
- E3: Housekeeping (1971-03-29) — Walter creates trouble and is almost arrested for shoplifting in Leslie's supermarket.
- E4: The Eviction (1971-04-05) — Walter and Ada receive notice of eviction as the council intend to build a bypass where their house currently stands.
- E5: A Lunchtime Drink (1971-04-12) — Walter and Leslie sneak off to the pub for a Sunday drink, to Ruth and Ada's disapproval.
- E6: The Royalist (1971-04-19) — It's the Queen's birthday and Ada'a hoping for a personal reply to the birthday card she sent.
- E7: The Mortgage (1971-04-26) — Ada and Walter hear of a flat available for rent not too far from the church or Leslie and Ruth's.
Season 4
- E1: The Baby (1971-08-26) — As Ruth appears to be going into labour, Ada and Walter are slightly troubled in their new home by the presence of a ghost.
- E2: Bowling (1971-09-02) — Ada's convinced the baby is over due, and Walter gambles his months pension.
- E3: Birth (1971-09-09) — Ada is about to become a grandmother but when Ruth's baby arrives, Leslie is at first nowhere to be found.
- E4: The Admirer (1971-09-16) — A gentleman admirer starts flirting with Ada and she is flattered but what does Walter think to all this.
- E5: Insomnia (1971-09-23) — The baby keeps Leslie up all night.
- E6: The Christening (1971-09-30) — It's baby Anthony's christening day. All the family converge on St Nicholas Church in Pyrford to celebrate the event.
- E7: Christmas with Ada (1971-12-27) — Ada tricks her son-in-law Leslie into thinking he has cheated on her daughter Rita, after a boozy night out, so Rita can take advantage of Leslie's guilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does For the Love of Ada have? 4 season(s) with 27 episodes.
Who created For the Love of Ada? Vince Powell, Harry Driver.
Where can I watch For the Love of Ada? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
