The Life of Riley

1975 · Comedy · 1 Season · 7 Episodes · 7.5

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.

Episodes

E11. The Arrival25m · 1975-01-06Frank 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.E22. The Undead25m · 1975-01-13Brian 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.E33. The Staff Dance25m · 1975-01-20It's the night of the Lancastrian Insurance annual staff dance and, once more, Frank is about to give George Pollitt his comeuppance.E44. Oh! Sister25m · 1975-01-27Having 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.E55. The Visitors25m · 1975-02-03Frank 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!E66. Uneasy Riders25m · 1975-02-10Brian succeeds in getting the flat to himself when he persuades Frank to go out, but his evening with his sweetheart, Janice, is soon interrupted.E77. Double Time25m · 1975-02-17It'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!

Cast

Eileen Kennally

Ethel Goodchild

Clifford Pringle