Early Doors

Early Doors

Ended First aired 12/May/2003 United Kingdom English 3 season(s) 14 episode(s)
Comedy
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.
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Season 2 · Season 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Sep/2004
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S2E6
Part Time
Air date: 18/Oct/2004 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E5
Practice
Air date: 11/Oct/2004 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E4
Do You Like the Circus?
Air date: 04/Oct/2004 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E3
Quiz Night
Air date: 27/Sep/2004 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E2
Feeling Poorly
Air date: 20/Sep/2004 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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Season 1 · Season 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 12/May/2003
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S1E6
Breakfast
Air date: 16/Jun/2003 · Runtime: 30 min
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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!

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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!

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S1E5
Missing Maltesers
Air date: 09/Jun/2003 · Runtime: 30 min
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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?

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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?

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S1E4
Drugs Bust
Air date: 02/Jun/2003 · Runtime: 30 min
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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?

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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?

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S1E3
On the Mobile
Air date: 26/May/2003 · Runtime: 30 min
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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?

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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?

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S1E2
Marital Problems
Air date: 19/May/2003 · Runtime: 30 min
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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".

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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".

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Season 0 · Specials
2 episode(s)
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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
Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Janice
Lee Ingleby
Lee Ingleby
Dean
James McAvoy
James McAvoy
Liam
Lisa Millett
Lisa Millett
Debbie
Susan McCardle
Susan McCardle
Nicola
Joan Kempson
Joan Kempson
Winnie Cooper
Eamon Boland
Eamon Boland
Keith Braithwaite

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Adrian Shergold
Adrian Shergold
Director
Craig Cash
Craig Cash
Director, Writer
Phil Mealey
Phil Mealey
Writer

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