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COLLECTION · Series · 2003

Early Doors

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.

Source: TMDB
* 7.8 (24)ComedyUnited Kingdom
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Directors
Craig Cash
Creators
Craig Cash
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
BBC Two · Ovation Entertainment Limited
Runtime
30 min/ep
Release
12/05/2003
Score
7.8 / 10 (24)
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
2 episodes
Episode 1. Season 1 Outakes
30 min

No synopsis

Episode 2. Season 2 Outakes
30 min

No synopsis

Season 1
Season 1
6 episodes · 2003
Opening Time
Episode 1. Opening Time
2003-05-12 · 30 min

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

Marital Problems
Episode 2. Marital Problems
2003-05-19 · 30 min

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.…

On the Mobile
Episode 3. On the Mobile
2003-05-26 · 30 min

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…

Drugs Bust
Episode 4. Drugs Bust
2003-06-02 · 30 min

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…

Missing Maltesers
Episode 5. Missing Maltesers
2003-06-09 · 30 min

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
Episode 6. Breakfast
2003-06-16 · 30 min

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!

Season 2
Season 2
6 episodes · 2004
Sad News at the Grapes
Episode 1. Sad News at the Grapes
2004-09-13 · 30 min

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
Episode 2. Feeling Poorly
2004-09-20 · 30 min

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
Episode 3. Quiz Night
2004-09-27 · 30 min

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?
Episode 4. Do You Like the Circus?
2004-10-04 · 30 min

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
Episode 5. Practice
2004-10-11 · 30 min

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…

Part Time
Episode 6. Part Time
2004-10-18 · 30 min

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.

Cast by season
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
Joan Kempson
Joan Kempson
Winnie Cooper
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