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Love Thy Neighbour. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst), Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Thames Television
Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1972 - 1976
  • 54 episodes (8 series)

Pro-white socialist Eddie Booth is disgusted when a black couple move in next door - but far worse than his skin colour, Bill Reynolds is Conservative. Stars Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper, Kate Williams, Tommy Godfrey and more.

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Series 4, Episode 2

Eddie's day is slowly going from bad to worse. First he's had to do the housework, then Manchester United, his bleoved team, have lost 3-0 and now Bill has won the top prize of a trip to Paris in the Social Club raffle. With an extra ticket up for grabs, Eddie begins his "Creep Your Way To Paris" campaign.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known as Friendly.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 19th December 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jack Smethurst Eddie Booth
Rudolph Walker Bill Reynolds
Nina Baden-Semper Barbie Reynolds
Kate Williams Joan Booth
Tommy Godfrey Arthur
Keith Marsh Jacko
Paul Luty Nobby Garside
Guest cast
Helen Keating Mavis
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Harry Driver Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Frank Gillman Production Designer

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