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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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Series 2, Episode 1

An argument in a record shop is the last straw for both Beryl and Geoffrey - the relationship's off, and for good this time. After all, there's no way they're right for each other, is there?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 7th 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
Gerry Cowan Jeweller
Writing team
Geoffrey Lancashire Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Les Chatfield Producer
Colin Pocock Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

Press

I am very fond of Granada's "The Lovers," though it is a difficult addiction to justify as the jokes tend to fade on paper. The conversation of Geoffrey and Beryl is a series of near-squeaks. Their comments never exactly connect but whizz past each other's ears like fists in a film saloon fight.

Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian, 8th October 1971

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