Love Thy Neighbour. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst), Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Thames Television
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.
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Series 5, Episode 6
Eddie intercepts a box of bananas intended for Bill, and unleashes the spider hidden within. Bill duly informs him that he seems to have been bitten, and has 3 days to live.
Notes
This episode is sometimes known as Bananas, April Fools and April's Fool.
This episode was originally scheduled for broadcast on 25th February, but was rescheduled by most or all regions. It appears on DVD releases in its intended placing as Episode 2.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 1st April 1974
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jack Smethurst | Eddie Booth |
| Rudolph Walker | Bill Reynolds |
| Nina Baden-Semper | Barbie Reynolds |
| Kate Williams | Joan Booth |
| Tommy Godfrey | Arthur |
| Keith Marsh | Jacko |
| Paul Luty | Nobby Garside |
| Jumoke Debayo | Linda (Bill's Cousin) |
| Lee Davis | Clyde |
| Harry Littlewood | Undertaker |
| Vince Powell | Writer |
| Anthony Parker | Director |
| Anthony Parker | Producer |
| Peter Le Page | Production Designer |