The neutron-proton capture differential cross section at 0\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} and 180\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} center of mass angles was measured at a neutron energy of 61 MeV. A new setup was designed which improved the signal over background ratio. The 0\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} cross section was found in agreement with the set of the other data around 60 MeV; the 180\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} cross section is significantly lower than the 0\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} cross section.