The Life of Riley
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Play S1 E1Frank Riley's days of being the carefree widower are interrupted by the return of his puritanical son who needs a job and a place to stay.
Cast: Bill Maynard, Eileen Kennally, Susan Littler
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Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. The ArrivalFrank Riley's life turns upside down when his son, Brian, walks back in to his life. Not only is he looking for a job and a place to stay, he also seems to be bringing his God-fearing attitude to bear on Frank's less than saintly lifestyle.CC25minJan 6, 1975
- 2. The UndeadBrian spends his first Sunday in his new, sinful surroundings. A chance encounter with Polly Pickles, a 75 year old who has a lifestyle alien to him, makes him see his father in a new light.CC25minJan 13, 1975
- 3. The Staff DanceIt's the night of the Lancastrian Insurance annual staff dance and, once more, Frank is about to give George Pollitt his comeuppance.CC25minJan 20, 1975
- 4. Oh! SisterHaving been confined to bed in a private room at St. Mary's hospital, Frank finds himself under the disapproving care of Sister Esmerelda. Not only is she shocked by his unmentionable complaint but by his ignorance as well.CC25minJan 27, 1975
- 5. The VisitorsFrank has managed to dispatch Brian on a works' outing and so has Saturday afternoon free to frolic with Ethel. That is until Brian's uncle Islwyn decides to pay a visit from Wales and Frank finds that it is not just the railways that have a Saturdays Excepted policy!CC25minFeb 3, 1975
- 6. Uneasy RidersBrian succeeds in getting the flat to himself when he persuades Frank to go out, but his evening with his sweetheart, Janice, is soon interrupted.CC25minFeb 10, 1975
- 7. Double TimeIt's time for Frank to pull his socks up at work - at least that was the advice given to him by Jeremy Spear, an inspector from head office. However, work and night are normally mutually exclusive for Frank!CC25minFeb 17, 1975
The Life of Riley
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Frank Riley's days of being the carefree widower are interrupted by the return of his puritanical son who needs a job and a place to stay.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Eric Prytherch
- Created by
- H.V. Kershaw
- Studio
- Granada Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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