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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 6 - Uneasy Riders

Brian succeeds in getting the flat to himself when he persuades Frank to go out, but his evening with his sweetheart, Janice, is soon interrupted...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 10th February 1975
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Maynard Frank Riley
Frank Lincoln Brian Riley
John Comer George Pollitt
Susan Littler Janice Butcher
John McKelvey Clifford Pringle
Guest cast
Robert Gillespie Charlie Platt
Moira Foot Arleen Moran
Meg Johnson Betty Butcher
Anthea Cooper Woman's voice (Voice)
John McGregor Man's voice (Voice)
Writing team
H.V. Kershaw Writer
Production team
Eric Prytherch Director
Eric Prytherch Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer

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