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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 3 - The Staff Dance

It's the night of the Lancastrian Insurance annual staff dance and, once more, Frank is about to give George Pollitt his comeuppance.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 20th January 1975
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Maynard Frank Riley
Frank Lincoln Brian Riley
John Comer George Pollitt
Eileen Kennally Ethel Goodchild
Susan Littler Janice Butcher
John McKelvey Clifford Pringle
Guest cast
Pearl Hackney Mrs. Pringle
Joan Heath Mrs. Hesketh
Robert Gillespie Charlie Platt
Fred Feast Master of Ceremonies
Sally Sanders (as Sally Saunders) Madge Platt
Writing team
H.V. Kershaw Writer
Production team
Eric Prytherch Director
Eric Prytherch Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer

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