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Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment
Early Doors

Early Doors

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2003 - 2004
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom set in a small Manchester pub created by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. Joe and Duffy pass the time with landlord Ken and the other pub regulars. Also features John Henshaw, Rita May, Christine Bottomley, Rodney Litchfield, Mark Benton and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
John Henshaw Ken
Craig Cash Joe
Phil Mealey Duffy
Rita May Jean
Christine Bottomley Melanie
Rodney Litchfield Tommy
Mark Benton Eddie
Lorraine Cheshire Joan
James Quinn Phil
Peter Wight Nige
Susan Cookson Tanya
Joan Kempson Winnie
Lisa Millett Debbie
James McAvoy Liam (Series 1)
Lee Ingleby Dean (Series 2)
Maxine Peake Janice (Series 1)
Susan McArdle Nicola (Series 2)
Writing team
Craig Cash Writer
Phil Mealey Writer
Production team
Adrian Shergold Director (Series 1)
Craig Cash Director (Series 2)
Lucy Ansbro Producer
John Rushton Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Phil McIntyre Executive Producer
Tony Cranstoun Editor
David Roger Production Designer (Series 1)
Sally Reynolds Production Designer (Series 2)
Lynne Gibson Costume Designer (Series 2)
Daf Hobson Director of Photography (Series 2)
Clare Golds Make-up Designer (Series 2)
Mel Nortcliffe 1st Assistant Director (Series 2)

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