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My Wife Next Door. Image shows from L to R: George Bassett (John Alderton), Suzy Bassett (Hannah Gordon). Copyright: BBC
My Wife Next Door

My Wife Next Door

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1972
  • 13 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom about a divorcing couple who each move to begin a new life in the country, only to find themselves living in adjoining cottages. Stars John Alderton, Hannah Gordon, Tim Barrett, Diana King, Mollie Sugden and Paddy Frost

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
John Alderton George Bassett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 13
Tim Barrett Henry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  3. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  4. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  5. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 5
Paddy Frost Liz
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
 4
Hannah Gordon Suzy Bassett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 13
Diana King Suzy's Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
 3
Mollie Sugden George's Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
 1
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
James Appleby Restaurant Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 1
Edwin Apps Mr. Mitchell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
 1
Bridget Armstrong Marge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 2
Harvey Ashby Harry Marchant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 2
Lyn Ashley Linda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
 1
Norman Atkyns Commissionaire
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 1
John Baldwin Suzy's Escort
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
 1
John Baskcomb Uncle Jim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
 1
James Beck Mr. Fielding
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
 1
Norman Bird Mr. Sweeting
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Gaye Brown Maggie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
Leslie Bryant Passenger
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Jan Butlin Stephanie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
Maxine Casson Alice
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
 1
Elizabeth Chambers Vanessa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
John Colclough John
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
 1
Brenda Cowling Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
 1
Brenda Cowling Mrs. Sweeting
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Carmel Cryan Sam
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
 1
Anne Cunningham Kate
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
 1
Elisabeth Day June
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
 1
Guy Deghy Mr. Stuckheimer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Sheila Dunn Mary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
Terence Edmond Mike
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
 1
Gilly Flower Maid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Grazina Frame Maureen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
 1
William Franklyn Willie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
 1
Jeffrey Gardiner Bobby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 1
Clive Graham Alan Hargreaves
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
 1
Sonia Graham Janet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
 1
Michael Graham Cox Dennis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
 1
Richard Grant Rally Official
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
 1
Ian Gray Wine Merchant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
 1
Brian Hayes Solicitor's Clerk
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
 1
John Herrington Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
 1
Jane Hilary Miss Warner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Philip Howard Barrister
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
 1
Peter Hughes Postman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
Tony Hughes Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 1
David Jackson Car Hire Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
 1
Anne Jameson Mrs. Fielding
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
 1
Mary Jordan Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 1
Jon Kelley Michael
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 1
John Leeson Delivery Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
Valerie Leon Laura
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
 1
Andrew Lodge Richard Hardwicke
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Rosemary Lord Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Arthur Lovegrove Foreman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
 1
Bunny May Alec
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
 1
Neil McCarthy Roland Warner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
 1
Michael McStay Telephone Engineer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
 1
Billy Milton House Agent
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
 1
Carolyn Moody Hilary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
 1
Margaret Nolan Myra
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
 1
Charles Pemberton Cave
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
 1
John Quayle Peter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
Joanna Ross Barbara Stanford
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Campbell Singer Mr. Edwards
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  1. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 1
Keith Smith Stanley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
 1
Peter Thornton PC
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 1
Molly Urquhart Barlady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
 1
Ken Wynne George's Father
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Richard Waring Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 13
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Graeme Muir Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 13
Graeme Muir Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 13
Michael Crowley Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 6
Bill Harris Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  3. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  4. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  5. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  6. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 6
Paul Allen Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  3. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  4. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
  5. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  6. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  7. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 7
Gerry Scott Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 6
Dennis Wilson Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Undesirable Residence
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Pregnant Moment
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Second Time Around
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - A Sense of Movement
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - Keep Right On to the End
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - Joint Assignment
 13
Paul Munting Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - What Are Friends For?
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Absolute End
 3
David Myerscough-Jones (as David Myerscough Jones) Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Girl
 1
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Total Separation
 1
Brian Clemens Creator
Richard Waring Creator

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