The Lovers. Image shows from L to R: Beryl (Paula Wilcox), Geoffrey (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: Granada Television
The Lovers
- TV sitcom
- ITV
- 1970 - 1971
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Young and inexperienced couple Geoffrey & Beryl have differing views on what is acceptable before marriage. Stars Richard Beckinsale, Paula Wilcox, Joan Scott and Robin Nedwell.
The Lovers. Image shows from L to R: Beryl (Paula Wilcox), Geoffrey (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: Granada Television
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1970 - 1971
- Channels
- ITV
- Episodes
- 13 (2 series), plus 2 short specials
- Stars
- Richard Beckinsale, Paula Wilcox, Joan Scott and Robin Nedwell
- Writers
- Jack Rosenthal and Geoffrey Lancashire
- Directors
- Michael Apted and Les Chatfield
- Producers
- Jack Rosenthal and Les Chatfield
- Companies
Relationship comedy following the lives of on-and-off lovers Geoffrey and Beryl, young Mancunians of the first generation growing up after the 1960s' sexual revolution.
Whilst she dreams of the perfect, idyllic white wedding (in every sense), he craves carnal knowledge of her. She, in fact, has mixed feelings about 'Percy Filth'; and although he'd never admit it, 'Geoffrey Bubbles Bon Bon' is actually rather intimidated by her - not to mention her feminine wiles. But will they ever get to that glorious day...?
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Camera set-up
- Multi-camera
- Picture
- Colour
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Tuesday 27th October 1970 at 8:30pm on ITV