Sunday, 17 May 2026

1972, Television: My Wife Next Door

On 19 September 1972, the first episode of the British sitcom "My Wife Next Door" was broadcast on BBC1. The series was created by Brian Clemens and Richard Waring, with Waring also writing all the episodes. The leading roles were played by Hannah Gordon and John Alderton, and the music was composed by Dennis Wilson. A total of 13 episodes were aired between 19 September 1972 and 12 December 1972.

John Alderton as George Bassett
Hannah Gordon as Suzy Bassett
Tim Barrett as Henry

Synopsis
After their divorce, George (John Alderton) and Suzy Basset (Hannah Gordon) set out to make a fresh start. Each moves independently to the countryside, only to discover that they are now neighbours... 

Paddy Frost as Liz
Diana King as Suzy's Mother
Hannah Gordon as Suzy Bassett and John Alderton as George Bassett

Main Cast

  • John Alderton as George Bassett
  • Hannah Gordon as Suzy Bassett
  • Tim Barrett as Henry
  • Paddy Frost as Liz
  • Diana King as Suzy's Mother
  • Bridget Armstrong as Marge
  • Brenda Cowling as Mrs. Sweeting
  • Harvey Ashby as Harry Marchant
  • Neil McCarthy as Roland Warner
  • John Quayle as Peter
  • Norman Bird as Mr. Sweeting
  • Michael Graham Cox as Dennis
  • William Franklyn as Willie
  • Terence Edmond as Mike
  • Edwin Apps as Mr. Mitchell
  • John Baskcomb as Uncle Jim
  • Margaret Nolan as Myra
  • Mollie Sugden as George's Mother
Hannah Gordon as Suzy Bassett
John Alderton as George Bassett

Awards
The series won a BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy in 1973.


Opening and Closing Credits Episode 1

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