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Eyes Down. Ray (Paul O'Grady)
Eyes Down

Eyes Down

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2003 - 2004
  • 15 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom set in Liverpool's Rio bingo hall, run by bad tempered Ray and his hapless staff. Stars Paul O'Grady, Rosie Cavaliero, Sheridan Smith, Neil Fitzmaurice, Edna Doré and more.

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Series 1, Episode 4

When one of the oldest customers of the Rio collapses and dies at her table, Ray's a little unnerved - but the competence of his staff petrifies him when a gangster starts bringing and leaving his mother for the evening!

Further details

An elderly punter dies while Ray is calling the numbers. The other punters are upset, especially when he suggests a halt in play while the body is removed.

Ray is now worried that the staff know nothing about first aid.

And he's even more worried when the local Mr Big brings his dear old mum to Bingo and says if anything happens to her Ray will be taking a ferry across the Mersey but only making it half way before he's dropped off.

Meanwhile, tragedy hits Bobby - he can't get a woman to sleep with him and goes an entire night without sex. Has he lost it? He goes into a serious depression.

Martin takes up magic in his latest bid to impress Christine.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known as First Aid.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th September 2003
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul O'Grady Ray
Rosie Cavaliero Christine
Sheridan Smith Sandy
Neil Fitzmaurice Bobby
Edna Doré Mary
Tony Maudsley Martin
Hazel Douglas Kathline
Margaret John Kay
Beatrice Kelley Kitty
Michelle Butterly Pamela
Eugene Salleh Terry
Guest cast
Erin Monk Julie
Ted Robbins Bonnie
Gwenllian Davies Mrs Marshall
Rachael Kelly Dawn
Writing team
Angela Clarke Writer
Paul Mayhew-Archer Script Editor
Production team
Christine Gernon Director
Rosemary McGowan Producer
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise Executive Producer
Peter Zacaroli Editor
James Thomas Editor
Andrew Howe-Davies Production Designer
Simon Brint Composer

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