''Babyfather'' is a

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television programme which aired in the UK in 2001 and 2002. The show has been described as a "black, male, UK version of ''

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''".SBS television homepage, http://www.sbs.com.au/babyfather/ It ran for two series, and was based on a novel written by Patrick Augustus. The writers of the screenplay include Avril E. Russell, Sharon Foster, and Roy Williams.

Cast

The show is set around four central characters: * Augustus 'Gus' Pottinger –

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* Johnny Lindo –

Don Gilet Don Gilét (born 17 January 1967) is an English actor, best known for his roles in BBC productions '' Babyfather'', '' EastEnders'' and ''55 Degrees North''. Personal life He was brought up in Caldmore, Walsall, with two older sisters. He at ...

* Linvall – Fraser James * Beres –

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