Dad, played by Bill Paterson, delivers some of Fleabag's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Dad quotes from Fleabag, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Dad Quotes
"I'm very proud of you. I just don't always know how to say it."
— Dad, Season 2 - Dad to Fleabag in a rare tender moment
"She makes me happy. Isn't that enough?"
— Dad, Season 1 - Dad defending the Godmother
"Your mother would have known what to say."
— Dad, Season 1 - Dad acknowledging his emotional limits
"I don't want to interfere."
— Dad, Season 1 - Dad's recurring emotional retreat
Dad Trivia & Fun Facts
- Dad is a well-meaning but emotionally avoidant man who struggles to connect with his daughters after his wife's death.
- His decision to get engaged to the Godmother is the catalyst for much of the family tension across both seasons.
- He is played by Bill Paterson, who brings a gentle, melancholy quality to the character.
- His emotional distance from his daughters is treated with both sadness and dark comedy throughout the series.
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