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- 1 2 3 "Love Thy Neighbour Pilot". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 2 episode guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 2 - All Star Comedy Carnival". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "All-Star Comedy Carnival - ITV1 Variety". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 3 episode guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 4 episode guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 4". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 5 episode guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 6 episode guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 7 episode guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 7, Episode 7". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 8 episode guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour Series 8, Episode 6". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 January 2024.