Love Thy Neighbour. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst), Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Thames Television
Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1972 - 1976
  • 54 episodes (8 series)

Pro-white socialist Eddie Booth is disgusted when a black couple move in next door - but far worse than his skin colour, Bill Reynolds is Conservative. Stars Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper, Kate Williams, Tommy Godfrey and more.

Episode menu

Series 3, Episode 3

Eddie returns from holiday to find that somebody has commandeered his seat in the Lion and Lamb! Not only that, but the Co-op has been transformed into the Taj Mahal Emporium. With rumours that Fortnum and Mason's is about to become a Curry Centre, Eddie decides enough is enough. Something has to be done.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known as Eddie Returns From Holiday.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 2nd April 1973
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jack Smethurst Eddie Booth
Rudolph Walker Bill Reynolds
Nina Baden-Semper Barbie Reynolds
Kate Williams Joan Booth
Tommy Godfrey Arthur
Keith Marsh Jacko
Guest cast
Dick Bentley White Vicar
Charles Hyatt Clyde
James Fuller Black Vicar
Azad Ali Pakistani
William F. Sully Alf
Dave Armour Eddie's Mate
Tony Aitken Eddie's Mate
John Lagey Bill's Mates
Cyril Lagey Bill's Mates
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Harry Driver Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Frank Gillman Production Designer

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