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 2

Beryl gets a curious idea in her head about macho male and pandering female dating behaviour, and endeavours to have Geoffrey become far more dominant over her. As long as he chooses what she wants, of course.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 3rd November 1970
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Beckinsale Geoffrey
Paula Wilcox Beryl
Alison King Woman
Guest cast
Bill Dean Waiter
Ian Sharp 1st Boy
Judith Jones 1st Boy's Girlfriend
Stephen Bent 2nd Boy
Diana McMahon 2nd Boy's Girlfriend
Wilfred Wigley Man in bus queue
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Michael Apted Director
Jack Rosenthal Producer
Colin Pocock Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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