Early Doors

Early Doors

ENDED2 Seasons12 Episodes7.7
NetworkBBC Two
First AiredMay 12, 2003
Last AiredOct 18, 2004
GenreComedy
Runtime30 min
Created ByCraig Cash

A sitcom set in a small pub in Manchester, “The Grapes”, where daily life is bound up in the issues of love, loneliness, and blocked urinals. Regular drinkers Joe and Duffy pass the time with landlord Ken and his police officer cronies.

Cast

John Henshaw
John Henshaw
Ken Dixon
Craig Cash
Craig Cash
Joe
Phil Mealey
Phil Mealey
Duffy
Rita May
Rita May
Jean Dixon
Christine Bottomley
Christine Bottomley
Melanie Dixon
Peter Wight
Peter Wight
Nige
James Quinn
James Quinn
Phil
Mark Benton
Mark Benton
Eddie Bell
Lorraine Cheshire
Lorraine Cheshire
Jean Bell
Rodney Litchfield
Rodney Litchfield
Tommy
Susan Cookson
Susan Cookson
Tanya
Lee Ingleby
Lee Ingleby
Dean

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 12 episodes

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Sad News at the Grapes
E1Sad News at the Grapes
Sep 13, 200430m
Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige the policemen are on the case.
Feeling Poorly
E2Feeling Poorly
Sep 20, 200430m
Ken the landlord is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.
Quiz Night
E3Quiz Night
Sep 27, 200430m
It's Quiz Night down at The Grapes and Eddie reveals his specialist subject. Tanya lays on her charms for Ken and he lays on some sandwiches for the regulars. The Quizmasters word is final.
Do You Like the Circus?
E4Do You Like the Circus?
Oct 4, 200430m
The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.
Practice
E5Practice
Oct 11, 200430m
In the penultimate episode of life at The Grapes Ken the landlord smartens himself up to play the romantic lead. There is growing concern amongst the regulars that their favourite boozer may be turned into a fun pub and Duffy plays down his recent good fortune.
Part Time
E6Part Time
Oct 18, 200430m
It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and 'Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow' is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.

About Early Doors

Early Doors is a comedy series on BBC Two. The show first aired on May 12, 2003 and currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Early Doors has ended after 2 seasons. It has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 20 votes. The cast includes John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Rita May, Christine Bottomley. Created by Craig Cash.

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