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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 7, Episode 4

Following their latest dispute, Bill and Eddie run a poll to find out what people really think of blacks in Britain. The new curate is introducing himself in the community, and challenges the pair to settle things in the ring!

Notes

This episode is sometimes known as The Opinion Poll.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 8th May 1975
Time
8pm
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
Glyn Houston Rev. Llewelyn-Owen
Maurice Bush Boxer
Writing team
H.V. Kershaw Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Frank Gillman Production Designer

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