Writing

Harry Driver

Born May 13, 1931 · Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Died November 25, 1973 · aged 42

Harry Driver (13 May 1931 — 25 November 1973) was an English comedy writer, best known for creating and writing sitcoms including Mind Your Language (1977–86), Slinger's Day (1986–87), Young at Heart (1977–82), Give Us a Clue (1979–82), and Love Thy Neighbour (1972–76).

Known For

Love Thy NeighbourLove Thy Neighbour · 1973
Love Thy Neighbour
★ 6.31973
MovieComedy
Two men who are nextdoor neighbors constantly battle it out over seemingly trivial offenses. Their wives, on the other hand, are best of friends. The two couples attempt to win a 'love-thy-neighbor' competition by lying...
For the Love of AdaFor the Love of Ada · 1972
For the Love of Ada
★ 7.21972
MovieComedyRomance
Walter and Ada Bingley celebrate their first wedding anniversary, unaware that that friends and family are planning a surprise party. Based on the 1970-71 sitcom of the same name.
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the WidthNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Width · 1973
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
★ 5.71973
MovieComedy
Two London tailors horse around, wind up robbed, go to Rome and disrupt the Vatican.
Nearest and DearestNearest and Dearest · 1972
Nearest and Dearest
★ 7.11972
MovieComedy
When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
Love Thy NeighbourLove Thy Neighbour · 1972
Love Thy Neighbour
★ 7.71972
SeriesComedy
Love Thy Neighbour is a British sitcom, which was transmitted from 13 April 1972 until 22 January 1976, spanning seven series. The sitcom was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. The principal cast included Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper and Kate Williams. In 1973, the series was adapted into a film of the same name, and a later sequel series was set in Australia.
Bless This HouseBless This House · 1971
Bless This House
★ 7.51971
SeriesComedy
On Howard Road, travelling stationery salesman Sid Abbott and his wife Jean constantly battle to comprehend the permissive ways of their teenage children Mike and Sally.
Spring & AutumnSpring & Autumn · 1972
Spring & Autumn
★ 6.01972
SeriesComedy
Pensioner Tommy Butler meets and becomes a mentor to a lad named Charlie.
Adam Adamant Lives!Adam Adamant Lives! · 1966
Adam Adamant Lives!
★ 7.51966
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Frozen in ice since 1902 by his nemesis, Edwardian adventurer Adam Adamant is revived in 1966, where he must adapt to the 'Swinging Sixties' with the help of his new companion, Georgina Jones.

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