S01E01 Opening Time
Discarded fag ends in the urinals and the arrival of temporary traffic lights in the vicinity causes chaos in The Grapes.
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Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Marital Problems
Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store, Phil and Nige find a bonus in...
S01E03 On the Mobile
Ken is forced to downsize the transport for the Big Boy's Beano, they'll be going in a taxi soon. Phil and Nige stare death in the face, Melanie finds her real father and Liam gets...
S01E04 Drugs Bust
The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda. Jean prays for good health...
S01E05 Missing Maltesers
Good news for Melanie hurts Ken. Meanwhile, Phil and Nige own up to an error, Eddie and Joan are all dressed up for their anniversary and Jean's Maltesers are missing. Joe keeps a secret, is...
S01E06 Breakfast
It's the big day in The Grapes. The boys prepare for the Big Boys Beano with a hearty breakfast, while Melanie meets her real Dad. Back at The Grapes, Ken discovers who's been blocking the...
Cast
John Henshaw
Ken Dixon
Craig Cash
Joe
Phil Mealey
Duffy
Rita May
Jean Dixon
Christine Bottomley
Melanie Dixon
Peter Wight
Nige
James Quinn
Phil
Mark Benton
Eddie Bell
Lorraine Cheshire
Jean Bell
Rodney Litchfield
Tommy
Susan Cookson
Tanya
Lee Ingleby
Dean
