Early Doors

Early Doors

2003 · 2 seasons · 12 eps · ★ 7.8 · Comedy

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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.

Created by Craig Cash

Network: BBC Two

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