British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little) TV

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Sunshine. Image shows from L to R: Bing Crosby (Steve Coogan), Joe Crosby (Dominic Senior), Bernadette Crosby (Lisa Millett) TV

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Broken Biscuits. Image shows from L to R: Brenda (Alison Steadman), Roger (Alun Armstrong). Copyright: Jellylegs TV

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Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Doreen Bent (Sue Johnston), Pete Mott (Craig Cash). Copyright: Jellylegs TV

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The Reluctant Landlord. Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions TV

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The Prince Of Denmark. Image shows from L to R: Laura (Rosemary Leach), Ronnie (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC TV

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Time Gentlemen Please

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World Of Pub Radio

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The Inn Mates. Brian (Neil Morrissey). Copyright: BBC TV

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The Smoking Room. Robin (Robert Webb). Copyright: BBC TV

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The Café. Image shows from L to R: Richard Dickens (Ralf Little), Sarah Porter (Michelle Terry). Copyright: Jellylegs TV

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Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC TV

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