About this season
My Wife Next Door is a BBC sitcom created by Brian Clemens which was written by Richard Waring and was first broadcast in 1972. It ran for 13 episodes and focused on a couple, George Basset and Suzie Basset. Each tries to start afresh after their divorce. They move to the country, only to find that they have moved into adjoining cottages. When the series was repeated in 1979, it gained better ratings than its first outing and topped the BBC1 weekly ratings several times during the repeat run. This was in part due to the ITV strike that limited British viewing to BBC1 and BBC2 for several weeks.
Episodes (13)
1. The Nearness Of You
Aired 19 September 1972 • 30 min
2. What Are Friends For?
Aired 26 September 1972 • 30 min
George and Suzy both decide to give parties, on the same day.
3. Anniversary Schmaltz
Aired 3 October 1972 • 30 min
It's the wedding anniversary of the now divorced couple...
4. For Richer, For Poorer
Aired 10 October 1972 • 30 min
George's uncle from New Zeland wants to give some money to his favourite `married couple'...
5. Dream Girl
Aired 17 October 1972 • 30 min
George's attempts to get Suzy `out of his system' are not very successful...
6. The Absolute End
Aired 24 October 1972 • 30 min
George tries for a reconciliation, with the Decree Absolute only a few days away.
7. Total Separation
Aired 31 October 1972 • 30 min
George and Suzy almost get together before their parents arrive on the scene.
8. Undesirable Residence
Aired 7 November 1972 • 30 min
George initially tries to put off prospective buyers of his cottage.
9. Pregnant Moment
Aired 14 November 1972 • 30 min
George has mixed feelings about becoming a `family man'.
10. Second Time Around
Aired 21 November 1972 • 30 min
The wedding of two of their old friends brings thoughts of remarriage to George and Suzy.
11. A Sense Of Movement
Aired 28 November 1972 • 30 min
12. Keep Right On To The End
Aired 5 December 1972 • 30 min
George has to ask Suzy to assist him in the firm's `treasure hunt' car rally.
13. Joint Assignment
Aired 12 December 1972 • 30 min
A client that George and Suzy had dealt when married wants to use them again, but can't decide which one...