Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment
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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Ken (John Henshaw), Phil (James Quinn), Nige (Peter Wight). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment
Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige are on the case.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 13th September 2004
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 24th February 2009 | 9:30pm | BBC4 |
| Tuesday 8th September 2009 | 11:30pm | BBC4 |
| Tuesday 15th March 2011 | 11:15pm | Gold |
| Sunday 5th June 2011 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 6th June 2011 | 1:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th June 2012 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 13th June 2012 | 1:30am | Gold |
| Friday 10th August 2012 | 11:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 11th August 2012 | 1:35am | Gold |
| Tuesday 13th November 2012 | 11:50pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 14th November 2012 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Friday 21st December 2012 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Friday 27th September 2013 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 28th September 2013 | 1:30am | Gold |
| Wednesday 19th March 2014 | 11:55pm | Gold |
| Thursday 20th March 2014 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Friday 23rd May 2014 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 24th May 2014 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 5th October 2014 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 6th October 2014 | 2:15am | Gold |
| Monday 1st December 2014 | 11:50pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 27th January 2015 | 3:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 21st May 2015 | 10:15pm | Gold |
| Friday 22nd May 2015 | 1:55am | Gold |
| Tuesday 23rd February 2016 | 11:10pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 24th February 2016 | 2:45am | Gold |
| Wednesday 26th October 2016 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 15th November 2016 | 1:55am | Gold |
| Friday 25th November 2016 | 12:25am | Gold |
| Saturday 10th December 2016 | 12:30am | Gold |
| Saturday 28th January 2023 | 10:55pm | BBC4 |
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Craig Cash | Writer |
| Phil Mealey | Writer |
| 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 |