The Lovers. Image shows from L to R: Beryl (Paula Wilcox), Geoffrey (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: Granada Television
The Lovers

The Lovers (1970)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 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, Robin Nedwell and Alison King

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1

After bumping into each other in the street after 13-odd months apart, erstwhile couple Geoffrey and Beryl are reunited as he walks her home. But how did her mum know to make his favourite sardine sandwiches for supper?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 27th October 1970
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Beckinsale Geoffrey
Paula Wilcox Beryl
Joan Scott Beryl's Mum
Alison King Woman
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Michael Apted Director
Jack Rosenthal Producer
Colin Pocock Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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