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Early Doors

200330m7.7/10
Comedy

Ratings

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7.7/10(20)

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.

Production

Ovation Entertainment Limited

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 12, 2003

Last Aired

October 18, 2004

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Craig Cash

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Opening Time
E1
Opening Time
Air date: 2003-05-12
Discarded fag ends in the urinals and the arrival of temporary traffic lights in the vicinity causes chaos in The Grapes.
Marital Problems
E2
Marital Problems
Air date: 2003-05-19
Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store, Phil and Nige find a bonus in Comet and Duffy's playing away from home. Meanwhile, Joe's sleeping in the spare room after a "wardrobe incident".
On the Mobile
E3
On the Mobile
Air date: 2003-05-26
Ken is forced to downsize the transport for the Big Boy's Beano, they'll be going in a taxi soon. Phil and Nige stare death in the face, Melanie finds her real father and Liam gets a lesson in music and romance from Joe and Duffy. It won't stop him getting on the wrong side of Melanie. Has Jean managed to talk herself out of a holiday?
Drugs Bust
E4
Drugs Bust
Air date: 2003-06-02
The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda. Jean prays for good health and a Peak Practice video, while tales of Joan's Mum put Tommy off his beer. Duffy and Joe give Liam love advice, will he take it or will he take the honest approach?
Missing Maltesers
E5
Missing Maltesers
Air date: 2003-06-09
Good news for Melanie hurts Ken. Meanwhile, Phil and Nige own up to an error, Eddie and Joan are all dressed up for their anniversary and Jean's Maltesers are missing. Joe keeps a secret, is Duffy in for a taste of his own medicine?
Breakfast
E6
Breakfast
Air date: 2003-06-16
It's the big day in The Grapes. The boys prepare for the Big Boys Beano with a hearty breakfast, while Melanie meets her real Dad. Back at The Grapes, Ken discovers who's been blocking the urinals!

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

Lisa Millett

Lisa Millett

Debbie

Susan McCardle

Susan McCardle

Nicola

Joan Kempson

Joan Kempson

Winnie Cooper

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