David Tennant to star in BBC One's Single Father

David Tennant (Doctor Who) has been confirmed to play the lead role in Single Father, an emotionally powerful yet funny four-part drama for BBC One about a man struggling to raise his four children after the death of his wife.

> Read our interview with David Tennant.

> Read our interview with Suranne Jones.

> Read our review of the first episode.

> Find out spoilers.


Who's in it?

Alongside David Tennant, Single Father's cast includes Suranne Jones (Five Days), Laura Fraser (Florence Nightingale), Rupert Graves (Garrow's Law), Warren Brown (Occupation), Neve McIntosh (Inspector George Gently), Mark Heap (Skins), Jenni Keenan Green (Doctors), Sophie Kennedy Clark (I Want To Be Adored) and Natasha Watson (Fiona's Story).

What's it about?

Written by Mick Ford (Ashes To Ashes, William And Mary), Single Father is a touching yet humorous drama which tells the story of Dave (David Tennant), a photographer facing the seemingly impossible job of bringing up four kids alone after the sudden death of his wife, Rita.

Things get even more complicated when he begins to fall in love with his wife's best friend, Sarah (Suranne Jones). Single Father asks how soon is too soon to fall in love again?

Is Dave betraying Rita by falling in love again so quickly, or will he be walking away from happiness if he ignores his feelings? With his children at the centre of his world, Dave worries what will happen when they find out.

When is it being made?

Filming on Single Father starts on location in Glasgow in March 2010 and continues until the end of May.