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Series 1 A gentle yet compelling story of life, love, loneliness and blocked urinals. Each evening, the regulars bring their particular foibles and characterstics up to the bar. Overhearing their conversations and reliving the events in each of their lives is both moving and amusing. Series 2 The welcome return of the gentle, critically acclaimed comedy set entirely in The Grapes, a small pub in the North of England. Into this warm, slightly hopeless environment come a group of lovable characters who like a pint, but more than that, like each other. Lads Joe and Duffy command centre table and most of the conversation, largely at the expenses of landlord Ken's less acute regulars, such as Eddie, for whom a change in the town's traffic flow can become a preoccupation Features As per original releases
Early Doors S2 The welcome return of the gentle, critically acclaimed comedy set entirely in The Grapes, a small pub in the North of England. Into this warm, slightly hopeless environment come a group of lovable characters who like a pint, but more than that, like each other. Lads Joe and Duffy command centre table and most of the conversation, largely at the expenses of landlord Ken's less acute regulars, such as Eddie, for whom a change in the town's traffic flow can become a preoccupation. Meanwhile, Ken's preoccupation is how his stepdaughter Melanie will respond to having met her real dad, while local policemen Nige and Phil show their concern over the level of crime in the neighbourhood by listening to police radio in the comfort of Ken's snug. Overhearing their conversations and reliving the events in each of their lives is both moving and amusing.
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89 of 90 people found the following review helpful
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Series two of this excellent comedy is currently enjoying a re-run (or rather its first run on BBC1 as it originally ran on BBC2) and it's great to see both series (so far) in one package.
For those who've no experience of Early Doors, it's co-written by Craig Cash (formerly the partner - in both senses - of Caroline Aherne; they co-wrote and starred in The Royle Family) and his mate Phil Mealey. Both of them star in the series as regulars of The Grapes, a traditional backstreet Manchester boozer. Mealey had never written for television before Early Doors and he makes a great job of it.
So what's it about? Basically - like its ancestor The Royle Family - it's fly-on-the-wall observation of ordinary people and their lives played out in one and sometimes two rooms. You've various archetypes here: the troubled landlord, his awkward mother, an irritable old bloke, a rather dim couple and two visiting policemen who are as lazy and bent for themselves as one could wish.
All in all, it's a total joy to watch. It's not "here comes the punchline - can you see it yet?" comedy. Indeed, it's slight and unassuming but the dialogue fizzes with superb insight and observation. If the BBC has any sense, a third series and the big push would be a great idea. It sure beats 'My Family' or some of the other dire 'comedy' we're handed.
Note for the eagle-eared: at some point in the scenes involving the lazy coppers, listen out for their walkie-talkies. The phonetic code that you hear coming from them spells out naughty words!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Buy this DVD and you will not be sorry.
One of the funniest things I've seen in ages.
For me the stars are Winnie,the all-seeing,all-hearing,all-saying cleaner and choc-a-holic ,asmatic ,gossipy Jean,mother of landlord Ken.
The two of them together are comedy gold.
Its not the kind of comedy where you can see the laughs coming ,a bit like Royle Family or Pheonix Nights in a way but, like them,you have to watch a few times to see the bits you've missed from laughing the first time round.
I really wish they would make another series.
BUY THIS TODAY
One of the funniest things I've seen in ages.
For me the stars are Winnie,the all-seeing,all-hearing,all-saying cleaner and choc-a-holic ,asmatic ,gossipy Jean,mother of landlord Ken.
The two of them together are comedy gold.
Its not the kind of comedy where you can see the laughs coming ,a bit like Royle Family or Pheonix Nights in a way but, like them,you have to watch a few times to see the bits you've missed from laughing the first time round.
I really wish they would make another series.
BUY THIS TODAY
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Beautifully observed, gentle, subtle comedy that you can watch again and again just to see new nuances of the interplay between a quality cast. Marvellous!
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"Cracking Stuff"
Probably the most underrated show in years. It's brilliantly observed, funny, moving, heart-warming. I cannot say enough good things about this show. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Mr. M. A. Knights
Evergreen
Usually I rarely watch dvds more than once but this comedy series is the exception.A combination of oservations & wit which will have you rolling with laughter to watch over & over... Read more
Published 3 months ago by wakeyred
Classy Comedy
I only ever caught the odd episode when shown on TV, due to the obscure scheduling by the BBC. Having watched both series I have to question why more weren't made. Read more
Published 3 months ago by dickjodrell
Early Doors - Series 1 & 2 Box Set DVD
Another great Craig Cash and Phil Mealey situation Comedy. In fact comedy and it's best and most basic. Would certainly recommend to anyone who is a fan of the Royle Family.
Published 4 months ago by pattom
Brilliant
This is a fantastic series. My brother in law had it on Dvd as I didn't see it when it was shown on the television. I can't say any more than it is a classic, 5 stars, brilliant!!!
Published 4 months ago by Kt
Early doors
I ordered this Early Doors for the second time. Like a fool I lent out my original and it hasn't been returned.
That's a lesson I have learned. Don't let it leave your home! Read more
That's a lesson I have learned. Don't let it leave your home! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. R. Grimshaw
Early Doors
Set in a Manchester area pub. So many wonderful characters. Brilliantly acted. Partly written by Craig Cash (of Royle Family fame), who also plays one of the parts. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tourist Net Uk Ltd
Brilliant!
How on earth did I miss these series the first time round? They are brilliantly written - you can find the characters in every pub - fantastic!!!!
Published 6 months ago by Peachpot
Heartwarming & hilarious
I remembered this from a few years ago. To my mind it is even better than the Royale Family, Craig Cash captures the huge caricatures that will be familiar to all of us, but... Read more
Published 6 months ago by andy
earldoors
loved it when it was on tv.....now got it on dvd...still love it...if you enjoyed the first time round you will love it time and time again...highley reconmended
Published 10 months ago by dipstik1967
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