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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 7
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
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 |
Tony Turner | Mr Davis |
Deirdre Costello | Mrs Davis |
Angela Clarke | Writer |
Paul Mayhew-Archer | Script Editor |
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 |