Love Thy Neighbour star Jack Smethurst dies,89

[arista]

[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]




https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...s-aged-89.html


A Ground Breaking series for the 1970's.


He will Be missed.

[Alf]

Somebody else that passed away this week and has hardly got in to the news cycle is City of Hull and Rugby league legend "Gentlemen" Johnny Whiteley MBE.

He's an iconic legend in my city and the game of rugby league. He is to my club Hull FC what Bobby Charlton is to Manchester United or what Kenny Dalglish is to Liverpool, the clubs most iconic player, but unlike Charlton and Dalglish, Johnny is an Icon with his hometown club. He's also a rare breed that is loved by our bitter rivals Hull KR.

He died this week aged 91.

Channel 4 now have live Rugby Super League games and this Saturday's lunchtime game is Hull FC vs St Helens, it's gonna be an emotional one for the people of Hull as we pay respects and say goodbye to our greatest ever son.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Yes used to watch LOve thy neighbour back in the day

[rusticgal]

We stayed at his Bed and Breakfast about 10 years ago and he and his wife served us breakfast...what a lovely couple they were.

[arista]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

We stayed at his Bed and Breakfast about 10 years ago and he and his wife served us breakfast...what a lovely couple they were.

Thats great.