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Early Doors
2003 - 2004 7.7 (20 votes) 2 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
Craig Cash

Early Doors

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Director: Craig Cash

Writer: Phil Mealey, Craig Cash

Top 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

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2003)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Opening Time
2003-05-12

Discarded fag ends in the urinals and the arrival of temporary traffic lights in the vicinity causes chaos in The Grapes.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Marital Problems
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".

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: On the Mobile
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?

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Drugs Bust
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?

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Missing Maltesers
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?

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Breakfast
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!

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2004)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Sad News at the Grapes
2004-09-13

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Feeling Poorly
2004-09-20

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Quiz Night
2004-09-27

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Do You Like the Circus?
2004-10-04

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Practice
2004-10-11

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Part Time
2004-10-18

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.

Runtime: 30 min

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