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The Life Of Riley. Image shows from L to R: Brian Riley (Frank Lincoln), Frank Riley (Bill Maynard). Copyright: Granada Television
The Life Of Riley

The Life Of Riley

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1975
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Frank Riley's days of being the carefree widower are interrupted by the return of his puritanical son who needs a job and a place to stay. Stars Bill Maynard, Frank Lincoln, John Comer, Eileen Kennally, Susan Littler and John McKelvey

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Series 1, Episode 2 - The Undead

Brian spends his first Sunday in his new, sinful surroundings. A chance encounter with Polly Pickles, a 75 year old who has a lifestyle alien to him, makes him see his father in a new light.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 13th January 1975
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Maynard Frank Riley
Frank Lincoln Brian Riley
Guest cast
Maureen Pryor Mrs. Pickles
Michael Atha Mr. Pickles
Writing team
H.V. Kershaw Writer
Production team
Eric Prytherch Director
Eric Prytherch Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer

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