My Brother's Keeper. Image shows from L to R: Brian Booth (George Layton), Pete Booth (Jonathan Lynn). Copyright: Granada Television
My Brother's Keeper

My Brother's Keeper

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV
  • 1975 - 1976
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The tale of twin brothers who share neither looks nor ideologies - Brian is a policeman and Pete is a militant student. Stars George Layton, Jonathan Lynn, Hilary Mason, Tenniel Evans, Anthony Dawes and Ivor Roberts

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