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Beggar My Neighbour
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1966 - 1968
- 23 episodes (3 series)
Comedy of familial relations. Gerald is a poor snob, whilst his next door neighbours - his wife's sister and her husband - are well-off working class. Stars Reg Varney, Pat Coombs, June Whitfield, Peter Jones and Desmond Walter Ellis
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1 - Let 'Em Eat Cake
Gerald goes on a health trip after discovering the benefits of organically grown plants, fruit and vegetables.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 2nd July 1967
- Time
- 7:25pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Reg Varney | Harry Butt |
Pat Coombs | Lana Butt |
June Whitfield | Rose Garvey |
Desmond Walter Ellis (as Desmond Walter-Ellis) | Gerald Garvey |
Julian Orchard | The Vicar |
Ken Hoare | Writer |
Mike Sharland | Writer |
David Croft | Director |
David Croft | Producer |
Alan Hunter-Craig | Production Designer |
Alan Roper | Composer |
Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |