[Love Thy Neighbour star Jack Smethurst dies
peacefully while surrounded by
loved ones aged 89
The actor was known for playing Eddie Booth in
the controversial sitcom which aired
from 1972 to 1976 on ITV
The show told the stories two neighbours,
one white man and one black man,
living in Twickenham
Written by Vince Powell and Harry Driver,
the programme focused on racial feuding
between the two couples but was
often attacked for promoting racial stereotypes
In addition to Love Thy Neighbour,
Eddie appeared in The Love Of Ada,
Carry On Sergeant,
The Rag Trade;
Dinnerladies,
Here's Harry,
Watch Your Stern and
Doctor At Large]
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A Ground Breaking series for the 1970's.
He will Be missed.