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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 7

Ray's got to find a wife in order to impress his General Manager, but with only 24 hours notice, who might agree to fill the void? Meanwhle, Bobby's filled a certain void in Christine's life - and whilst it was best-intentioned, Martin's not best pleased.

Further details

Ray has applied for the Regional Manager's job. But the boss of the Rio chain is very keen on family values and wants to meet Ray and his wife.

Can Ray find a wife? And can he possibly ensure that it isn't Mary?

Meanwhile it is Christine's birthday. At her party she confesses to Bobby that she's feeling sad and lonely and that life has passed her by.

Bobby tells her how Martin feels about her, but she says she doesn't want Martin, she wants excitement. So Bobby gives her some excitement in the gents, where Martin discovers them.

Bobby has also provided some entertainment for the party: Darth Vader, the worst strippogram in the world. And there's a shock for someone when Darth is unmasked.

Notes

This episode is sometimes known as Christine's Birthday.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th 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
Tony Turner Mr Davis
Deirdre Costello Mrs Davis
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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