Father Figure (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 2013, Father Figure is a family and comedy series.
What it’s about. Father Figure is a British comedy television series that was first broadcast on BBC One on 18 September 2013. In Ireland the series first aired on RTÉ Two in September 2013. The six-part series was written by Jason Byrne and directed by Nick Wood.
Who’s in it. Father Figure stars Karen Taylor as Elaine Whyte, Pauline McLynn as Mary Whyte, Dermot Crowley as Pat Whyte and Michael Smiley as Roddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Father Figure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father Figure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Figure tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Figure (2013)?
- In GB, Father Figure is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father Figure worth watching?
- Father Figure holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Figure?
- Father Figure stars Karen Taylor, Pauline McLynn, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley and Alexander Aze.
- When was Father Figure released?
- Father Figure was released in 2013.