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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 2, Episode 3

Things are far more 'off again' than 'on' for Beryl and Geoffrey after the disastrous melodrama of the party. But with her 20th birthday fast approaching, who'll act first, and what might they do?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 21st October 1971
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Beckinsale Geoffrey
Paula Wilcox Beryl
Joan Scott Beryl's Mum
Robin Nedwell Roland
Alison King Woman
Guest cast
Maureen Sutcliffe Barmaid
Writing team
Geoffrey Lancashire Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Les Chatfield Producer
Colin Pocock Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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