Beggar My Neighbour. Image shows from L to R: Gerald Garvey (Peter Jones), Rose Garvey (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC
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 4 - Laying Down The Law
Harry and Gerald both find themselves called up for jury service at the same time. Gerald is delighted to perform his civic duty, but Harry's none too keen. At home, Lana is visited by an old friend.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 23rd 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 |
| Harry Landis | Morrie |
| Arthur Hewlett | The Judge |
| Robert Gillespie | The Defence Counsel |
| Robert Raglan | The Policeman |
| Maurice Durant | Leonard |
| Elizabeth Benson | The Lady Juror |
| Arnold Ridley (as Arnold Riddley) | The Male Juror |
| Ken Hoare | Writer |
| Mike Sharland | Writer |
| David Croft | Director |
| David Croft | Producer |
| Roger Liminton | Production Designer |
| Alan Roper | Composer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |