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

1968, Television: “Please Sir!”

"Please Sir!" premiered on 8 November 1968. The series produced by London Weekend Television (LWT) was created by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey. Main actors were John Alderton, Deryck Guyler, Joan Sanderson, Noel Howlett, Erik Chitty, Richard Davies, Liz Gebhardt and Penny Spencer. The series ran for 55 episodes between 1968 and 1972.

Synopsis

The series tells the story of the fictional Fenn Street school and in particular class 5C and their young teacher fresh out of training college, Bernard Hedges played by John Alderton. A spin-off series, The Fenn Street Gang, followed the adventures of the former 5C pupils in the adult world after leaving school. It ran for 47 episodes between 1971 and 1973.

Please Sir! cast

Deryck Guyler as Norman Potter and Noel Howlett as Mr. Cromwell



John Alderton as Bernard Hedges and Penny Spencer as Sharon Eversleigh



Main Cast

• John Alderton as Bernard Hedges
• Deryck Guyler as Norman Potter
• Noel Howlett as Mr. Cromwell
• Joan Sanderson as Doris Ewell
• Richard Davies as Mr. Price
• Erik Chitty as Mr. Smith
• David Barry as Frankie Abbott
• Peter Denyer as Dennis Dunstable
• Liz Gebhardt as Maureen Bullock
• Malcolm McFee as Peter Craven
• Penny Spencer as Sharon Eversleigh
• Peter Cleall as Eric Duffy

Liz Gebhardt as Maureen Bullock and John Alderton as Bernard Hedges

Awards
BAFTA Tv Award for Best Light Entertainment: Mark Stuart (producer) (1970)

Please Sir! Opening Titles Season 1 (1968)


Please Sir! Opening Titles Season 2 (1969)

Please Sir! Opening Titles Season 3 (1969)