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.
Episode menu
Series 8, Episode 1
When a local by-election comes round, it's time for all good men to come to the aid of the party. It's obvious which party Eddie is going to support ... or is it? He's always leaned a bit to the left - but blood is thicker than water!
Notes
This episode is sometimes known as The Local By-Election.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 11th December 1975
- Time
- 8:30pm
- 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 |
| Victor Noonoo | Labour Candidate |
| Philip Ryan (as Phil Ryan) | Mr. Neil |
| Johnnie Mortimer | Writer |
| Anthony Parker | Director |
| Anthony Parker | Producer |
| David Richens | Production Designer |