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 6

When Beryl insists on playing a girlie game of 'what would you change about me', relations between the duo go from bad to worse. Geoffrey almost falls to pieces, but promise of spare crumpet at an upcoming party proves irresistible. Is the final end for the eponymous lovers in sight?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 1st December 1970
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Beckinsale Geoffrey
Paula Wilcox Beryl
Joan Scott Beryl's Mum
Robin Nedwell Roland
Alison King Woman
Guest cast
Neil Boorman 1st Boy
Dick Haydon 2nd Boy
Anthony Milner (as Antony Milner) 3rd Boy
Liz Goulding 1st Girl
Rosalind Ayres 2nd Girl
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Michael Apted Director
Jack Rosenthal Producer
Colin Pocock Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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