The hugely successful British television series Father Dear Father is transplanted to Australia when novelist Patrick Glover and his assistant Nanny trek down under to write the great Australian crime novel, and end up supervising Patrick's boisterous young nieces while their own father is abroad.
Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.
Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.
A strange woman takes over the running of the household.
When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.
Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.
Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.
Patrick is curious about Nanny’s absent minded behavior.