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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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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 4

The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda.

Further details

Jean prays for good health and a Peak Practice video, while tales of Joan's mum put Tommy off his beer. Duffy and Joe give Liam love advice, will he take it or will he take the honest approach?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 2nd June 2003
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

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
Maxine Peake Janice
Guest cast
Johnny Leeze Bill
Writing team
Craig Cash Writer
Phil Mealey Writer
Production team
Adrian Shergold Director
Lucy Ansbro Producer
John Rushton Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Phil McIntyre Executive Producer
Tony Cranstoun Editor
David Roger Production Designer

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