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Love Thy Neighbour

Comedy · 1972

Last aired: S8 E6, The Lodger · 1976-01-22

Love Thy Neighbour is a British sitcom, which was transmitted from 13 April 1972 until 22 January 1976, spanning seven series and fifty-four episodes. The series was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. A hugely popular sitcom highlighting and examining the clashes of class, and colour, in early-1970s Britain. Eddie Booth is a passionately left-wing, somewhat racist bigot, so when his new neighbours turn out to be black, he's far from pleased. But even worse than that - they vote Conservative. Understandably, Eddie puts Bill's back up right from the off. Despite their differences, however, each man is far more alike the other than either would admit, and a begrudging respect develops between them. After all, there is a common enemy: their wives!

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Season 8

Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8
E1 The Local By-Election 1975-12-11 · 30 min 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!
E2 Eddie Becomes a Father Again 1975-12-18 · 30 min Following a comment about virility, Eddie and Bill are competing to grow moustaches and prove their machismo. Meanwhile, Barbie talks Joan into making some extra money by becoming a fellow agent for her catalogue club.
E3 Christmas Spirit 1975-12-25 · 30 min Whilst planning for the annual Christmas Eve darts' match, Eddie and Bill challenge each other to a drinking contest. As Joan warns him, drunkenness always gives Eddie nightmares and it's not long before he's on a desert island...
E4 For Sale 1976-01-08 · 30 min Eddie's determined to sell the house and leave Twickenham for his beloved homeland of Manchester. Joan is far less than enthusiastic, but can anything halt the sale?
E5 Power Cut 1976-01-15 · 30 min 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!
E6 The Lodger 1976-01-22 · 30 min With Nobby collecting for charity, Eddie is inspired to suggest "foster parents for homeless down-and-outs". Then he's introduced to old tramp Albert...

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