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Early Doors

  • 2003 – 2004
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 7.8/10

A sitcom set in a small pub in Manchester, “The Grapes”, where daily life is bound up in the issues of love, loneliness, and blocked urinals. Regular drinkers Joe and Duffy pass the time with landlord Ken and his police officer cronies.

Latest: Season 2 · 2004

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  1. E1. Sad News at the Grapes

    Sep 13, 2004 · 30m

    Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige the policemen are on the case.

  2. E2. Feeling Poorly

    Sep 20, 2004 · 30m

    Ken the landlord is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.

  3. E3. Quiz Night

    Sep 27, 2004 · 30m

    It's Quiz Night down at The Grapes and Eddie reveals his specialist subject. Tanya lays on her charms for Ken and he lays on some sandwiches for the regulars. The Quizmasters word is final.

  4. E4. Do You Like the Circus?

    Oct 4, 2004 · 30m

    The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.

  5. E5. Practice

    Oct 11, 2004 · 30m

    In the penultimate episode of life at The Grapes Ken the landlord smartens himself up to play the romantic lead. There is growing concern amongst the regulars that their favourite boozer may be turned into a fun pub and Duffy plays down his recent good fortune.

  6. E6. Part Time

    Oct 18, 2004 · 30m

    It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and 'Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow' is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.

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