Two Doors Down
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two / BBC One
- 2013 - 2023
- 47 episodes (7 series)
Comedy focused on Latimer Crescent residents Eric and Beth Baird, plus their neighbours and immediate family. Stars Arabella Weir, Alex Norton, Doon Mackichan, Jonathan Watson, Elaine C. Smith and more.
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Series 3, Episode 2 - Eric's Colon
Further details
Eric is in poor shape following a slightly bungled medical procedure. With a rear end that is very tender, he is recuperating face down on the couch.
Cathy and Colin arrive, full of sympathy... and a bottle of wine.
Christine turns up, scolding Beth for forgetting to take her shopping, but is distracted by seeing the prostrate Eric. On hearing that Ian is coming over, Christine turns him into her personal shopper and he in turn gets Gordon to bring over a big crusty loaf to go along with the soup that Beth is making for everyone.
All Eric wants is to be allowed to convalesce in peace and his family and neighbours push their luck to the limit when they get a little too involved in some deeply personal matters. Eric has had enough!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 5th February 2018
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Arabella Weir | Beth |
| Alex Norton | Eric |
| Doon Mackichan | Cathy |
| Jonathan Watson | Colin |
| Elaine C. Smith | Christine |
| Jamie Quinn | Ian |
| Kieran Hodgson | Gordon |
| Simon Carlyle | Writer |
| Gregor Sharp | Writer |
| Sasha Ransome | Director |
| Margot Gavan Duffy | Producer |
| Steven Canny | Executive Producer |
| Chris Sussman | Executive Producer |
| Simon Carlyle | Associate Producer |
| Gregor Sharp | Associate Producer |
| Angela Murray | Line Producer |
| Pete Drinkwater | Editor |
| Jo Sutherland | Production Designer |
| Jo Buckingham | Casting Director |
| Carole K. Fraser (as Carole Fraser) | Costume Designer |
| Sarah Bartles-Smith | Director of Photography |
| Maxine Dallas | Make-up Designer |
| Morris Milne | 1st Assistant Director |
| Kate Daughton | Commissioning Editor |
| Ewan Angus | Commissioning Editor |
Video
Eric's colon trouble
Colin and Cathy are a little bit concerned about Eric's bum.
Featuring: Arabella Weir (Beth), Alex Norton (Eric), Doon Mackichan (Cathy) & Jonathan Watson (Colin).
Press
It is the juxtaposition of coarse and gentle that wins the day in this Scottish comedy. Following a routine but invasive examination, Eric is lying prone on the sofa in considerable discomfort. Cue a procession of well-wishers who aim to lift his spirits, but inevitably miss the target.
John Robinson, The Guardian, 5th February 2018