Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment
Early Doors

Early Doors

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2003 - 2004
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom set in a small Manchester pub created by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. Joe and Duffy pass the time with landlord Ken and the other pub regulars. Also features John Henshaw, Rita May, Christine Bottomley, Rodney Litchfield, Mark Benton and more.

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Series 2, Episode 6

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.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 18th October 2004
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 14th April 2009 9:00pm BBC4
Tuesday 13th October 2009 10:30pm BBC4
Tuesday 5th April 2011 11:15pm Gold
Sunday 26th June 2011 12:00am Gold
Sunday 26th June 2011 1:50am Gold
Sunday 17th June 2012 10:55pm Gold
Monday 18th June 2012 1:50am Gold
Monday 13th August 2012 12:20am Gold
Monday 13th August 2012 2:05am Gold
Monday 19th November 2012 11:40pm Gold
Tuesday 20th November 2012 2:30am Gold
Sunday 25th November 2012 12:00am Gold
Sunday 25th November 2012 2:20am Gold
Tuesday 11th December 2012 1:00am Gold
Tuesday 11th December 2012 2:20am Gold
Friday 11th October 2013 11:00pm Gold
Saturday 12th October 2013 2:05am Gold
Monday 31st March 2014 11:50pm Gold
Tuesday 1st April 2014 1:40am Gold
Saturday 7th June 2014 12:15am Gold
Sunday 30th November 2014 10:20pm Gold
Monday 8th December 2014 12:25am Gold
Monday 8th December 2014 2:25am Gold
Monday 19th January 2015 12:00am Gold
Monday 19th January 2015 2:55am Gold
Thursday 2nd July 2015 11:00pm Gold
Friday 3rd July 2015 3:00am Gold
Tuesday 29th March 2016 11:20pm Gold
Wednesday 30th March 2016 3:00am Gold
Friday 21st October 2016 2:05am Gold
Thursday 3rd November 2016 12:50am Gold
Friday 11th November 2016 2:45am Gold
Sunday 20th November 2016 1:45am Gold
Saturday 24th December 2016 2:20am Gold
Saturday 11th February 2023 11:00pm BBC4

Cast & crew

Cast
John Henshaw Ken
Craig Cash Joe
Phil Mealey Duffy
Rita May Jean
Christine Bottomley Melanie
Rodney Litchfield Tommy
Mark Benton Eddie
Lorraine Cheshire Joan
James Quinn Phil
Peter Wight Nige
Susan Cookson Tanya
Joan Kempson Winnie
Lisa Millett Debbie
Lee Ingleby Dean
Susan McArdle Nicola
Guest cast
Ted Holden John
Eamon Boland Keith
Chris Coghill (as Christopher Coghill) Chris
Writing team
Craig Cash Writer
Phil Mealey Writer
Production team
Craig Cash Director
Lucy Ansbro Producer
John Rushton Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Phil McIntyre Executive Producer
Tony Cranstoun Editor
Sally Reynolds Production Designer
Lynne Gibson Costume Designer
Daf Hobson Director of Photography
Clare Golds Make-up Designer
Mel Nortcliffe 1st Assistant Director

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