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THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Nina Baden-Semper, actress, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews while filming a scene for the ITV sitcom Love Thy Neighbour on location in London.

Nina, who was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, moved to the UK to train as a nurse at the Hope Hospital in Salford, where her sister already worked. Having qualified, she spent time at Edgware General Hospital as a midwife before moving to Canada, where she began taking dance lessons.

After returning to the UK, she settled in London with an ambition to become a professional dancer before moving into acting. After appearing in various theatrical productions, she got her break into television in 1972 when she was cast in the ITV sitcom Love Thy Neighbour in a role that made her a household name.

"Oh Eamonn! Oh Eamonn! Oh god! All these lines I've been learning!"

programme details...

• Edition No: 406
• Subject No: 404
• Broadcast date: Wed 12 Mar 1975
• Broadcast time: 7.00-7.30pm
• Recorded: Wed 5 Mar 1975
• Venue: Euston Road Studios
• Series: 15
• Edition: 19
• Code name: Neighbour

on the guest list...

• Kate Williams
• Jack Smethurst
• Rudolph Walker
• Rev Murray Grant - husband
• Brenda - sister
• Maurice - brother
• Max - brother
• June - sister
• Terrence - brother
• Anne - sister
• Norris - brother
• Ona - mother
• Eric Murray
• Eleanor Bradshaw
• Dr Isobel Roneekay
• Corinne Skinner
• Russell Hunter
• Edmundo Ros
• Elroy Josephs
• Boscoe Holder
• Sheila Holder
• Kathy - sister-in-law
• Christine - sister-in-law
• Angela - sister-in-law
• Andre - nephew
• Leonie - niece
• Lara - niece
Filmed tribute:
• Anna Daly

related appearances...

• Bob Monkhouse - Feb 1982
• Edmundo Ros - May 1994
• Rudolph Walker - Nov 1999
• The Night of 1000 Lives - Jan 2000

production team...

• Researchers: Frank Hayes
• Writer: Frank Hayes
• Director: Royston Mayoh
• Producer: Jack Crawshaw

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