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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 5
Finding a sense of outrage at bureaucracy, Eddie resolves to sort out a problem Bill's having with the electricity board. Unfortunately his ungracious manner only makes things worse when they come into contact with a series of black bosses and workmen!
Further details
The lights may not be going out all over Europe, but they are in the Reynolds household when Eddie Booth's efforts to clear up an electricity bill they've already paid result only in their being cut off.
Pending reconnection, Eddie is obliged to accept his neighbours as house guests, and while the sparks certainly fly, it's a black day all round - especially for Eddie!
Notes
This episode is sometimes known as Power Cut.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 15th January 1976
- 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 | Mr Sylvester |
Oscar James | Gas Board Workman |
Allister Bain | Electricity Board Workman |
Emma Stephenson | Miss Lloyd |
George Evans | Writer |
Lawrie Wyman | Writer |
Anthony Parker | Director |
Anthony Parker | Producer |
David Richens | Production Designer |