Early Doors

Name: Early Doors
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2003-05-12
Rating: 7.8
Cast: John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Rita May, Christine Bottomley

ENDED2 Seasons12 Episodes★ 7.8

Early Doors is a comedy series on BBC Two that ran from 2003 to 2004, ending after 2 seasons and 12 episodes.

Never miss an episode of Early Doors

Get an email the moment a new episode airs — plus alerts if it's renewed or canceled.

NetworkBBC Two

First AiredMay 12, 2003

Last AiredOct 18, 2004

GenreComedy

Runtime30 min

Created ByCraig Cash

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionOvation Entertainment Limited

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

Ken Dixon

Craig Cash

Joe

Phil Mealey

Duffy

Rita May

Jean Dixon

Christine Bottomley

Melanie Dixon

Peter Wight

Nige

James Quinn

Phil

Mark Benton

Eddie Bell

Lorraine Cheshire

Jean Bell

Rodney Litchfield

Tommy

Susan Cookson

Tanya

Lee Ingleby

Dean

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 12 episodes

0% complete

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. It has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 26 votes. The cast includes John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Rita May, Christine Bottomley. Created by Craig Cash.