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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 7 - Double Time

It's time for Frank to pull his socks up at work - at least that was the advice given to him by Jeremy Spear, an inspector from head office. However, work and night are normally mutually exclusive for Frank!

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th February 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
Dennis Ramsden Jeremy Spear
Writing team
Brian Finch Writer
Production team
Eric Prytherch Director
Eric Prytherch Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer

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