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The Lovers. Image shows from L to R: Beryl (Paula Wilcox), Geoffrey (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: Granada Television
The Lovers

The Lovers (1970)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1970 - 1971
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Young and inexperienced couple Geoffrey & Beryl have differing views on what is acceptable before marriage. Stars Richard Beckinsale, Paula Wilcox, Joan Scott, Robin Nedwell and Alison King

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3

Beryl's mother seems suddenly strangely keen that she join the permissive society. Scrabble's hardly romantic, after all! Is this really the sort of conversation a mother and daughter should be having? Meanwhile, Geoffrey's friend and colleague Roland has a little news and advice for his pal.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th November 1970
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Beckinsale Geoffrey
Paula Wilcox Beryl
Joan Scott Beryl's Mum
Robin Nedwell Roland
Guest cast
Wendy McConnell Freckle Face
Julie Sinclair Freckle Face's Friend
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Michael Apted Director
Jack Rosenthal Producer
Colin Pocock Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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