Cast
Phil Mealey
as Duffy
Mark Benton 
as Eddie
Craig Cash
as Joe
John Henshaw
as Ken
Crew
Producer(s): John Rushton , Lucy Ansbro ,
"Early Doors" (2003-)
Length: 30 minutes | Episodes: ongoing | Channel: BBC Two
'To the regiment, I wish I was there!' The catch phrase frequently exclaimed by the regulars of The Grapes Pub. 'Early Doors' is a comedy all set in one pub, with no exterior scenes.
If this format reminds you of 'The Royle Family,' you won't be surprised to hear that 'Early Doors' is written by former 'Royle Family' star and writer, Craig Cash.
Caroline Aherne and Craig teamed up to make this new sitcom after 'The Royle Family,' but due to personal problems Caroline pulled out, leaving Craig to gain the help of fellow writer Phil Mealey.
They both appear in the show as regulars, Craig playing Joe and Phil playing Duffy. The pub is run by Landlord Ken (John Henshaw). He faces the daily battle of keeping his pub open with ever decreasing publicans dropping in. Ken is no spring chicken, nonetheless he is... 
Royle Family, The - An earlier series written by Craig Cash.
