Writer PHIL MEALEY discusses Early Doors

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2024

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  • @NorthWalesKid
    @NorthWalesKid Рік тому +54

    One of THE greatest tv comedies in any country ever

  • @robertburton7598
    @robertburton7598 10 місяців тому +10

    I am from London and absolutely loved the programme .Pickles

  • @1hamshank
    @1hamshank 20 днів тому +1

    The very opening scene, Ken cleaning the bogs as he sings "at least I'll have my dignity!". Genius.

  • @tonymarshall1452
    @tonymarshall1452 10 місяців тому +12

    One of the best comedies ever on TV. The characters are absolutely spot on and are hilarious. It's the only comedy I can watch over and over 😂😂😂

  • @tonyocallaghan7621
    @tonyocallaghan7621 10 місяців тому +5

    Absolute masterpiece, perfect script, perfect cast - perfectly capturing the warm, sarky, loving, and poignant soul of the North! God bless you all!!

  • @JohnSmith-gp3co
    @JohnSmith-gp3co Рік тому +6

    I was 18 when early doors first aired. Absolutely loved it! Coming from an Irish family living in Manchester, I was around this culture a lot. Brilliant!

  • @neilmartin3220
    @neilmartin3220 Рік тому +13

    Great series. Glad it's getting some recognition. Phil and Nige were brilliant.

  • @julielulie1960
    @julielulie1960 Рік тому +9

    Just finished watching them all. Yes please to another one. Laughter and the odd tear. Brilliant.

  • @jeuse6736
    @jeuse6736 5 місяців тому +3

    I adore early doors and have watched all episodes multiple times. It never fails!!! Some of the best comedy occurs in the exchanges between Jean and Winnie. 😂

  • @krfamalam238
    @krfamalam238 Рік тому +17

    To the regiment!

  • @PeterSmith-bj4ml
    @PeterSmith-bj4ml 7 місяців тому +4

    I was born in Hazel Grove, 1949. Went to Australia in 72. Watched this fantastic comedy in Sydney and my Australian born partner, she instantly loved it too. I recognised a lot of the roads with temporary 'traffics lights' and knew it was South Manchester. But in one episode, the outing to the races, they mentioned The Bamboo Club, which was a great club in The Grove we all went to after having a few in the Anchor, Woodman or Grove pubs. Wonder if that's the club they talked about in the Twin Cheeks episode? Of course the 'Boo' it wasn't a strip club, just a DJ and occasional groups but they possibly got the name from it. There was also The Grapes pub in the Grove, still there I believe, although the above pubs I mentioned have sadly gone. Great memories, great comedy.

  • @anthonydoyle1852
    @anthonydoyle1852 Рік тому +5

    How fab was this😢 bring it back

  • @paulbrown1241
    @paulbrown1241 Рік тому +6

    Great show... Another series please 🙏

  • @keithneal5369
    @keithneal5369 Рік тому +26

    I believe that if you did a series 3 , you would get a whole new range of viewers. The BBC have definitely lost their way. No really funny comedy shows anymore. All stupid reality shows, which are a long way from the real world. Early doors is more like the real world , absolutely brilliantly written.

    • @stevesandford1437
      @stevesandford1437 Рік тому +6

      Possibly the truest 'sit-com' ever written... Beautiful and even heart-breaking... Genuine genius. xx SF

    • @charleswilkinson4458
      @charleswilkinson4458 Рік тому +1

      Wish they would it'd be mint

    • @StephenMerchant-up8sg
      @StephenMerchant-up8sg 10 місяців тому

      The BBC would demand the 'woke' get's shoe horned in. Bugger the BBC

  • @danielwhittaker8597
    @danielwhittaker8597 Рік тому +4

    This has be come back for another only just seen it love it

  • @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns
    @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns Рік тому +4

    Early doors was absolutely brilliant. Phil and Craig cash done excellent with it. They should do another series please 🙏 please please 🙏

  • @MarcoNegrisEye
    @MarcoNegrisEye Рік тому +17

    Go on give 'em a third series ya shits!

    • @JacknVictor
      @JacknVictor 5 місяців тому +1

      Are you having one or are you staying on your own?

    • @MarcoNegrisEye
      @MarcoNegrisEye 5 місяців тому +1

      @@JacknVictor No. I'm only out cos I'd be miserable stuck at 'ome.

  • @tarkusuk
    @tarkusuk Рік тому +6

    Great interview really enjoyed it

  • @stevesandford1437
    @stevesandford1437 Рік тому +5

    Perfect sit-com... WAY UP THERE!!! (The two cops are genius... But then everyone in it is... Ken is a heart-breaking creation...) xx SF

  • @sallymarshall71
    @sallymarshall71 Місяць тому +1

    The best comedy ever and the live show was brilliant . Winnie was an icon 😂

  • @ntleaver29
    @ntleaver29 Рік тому +5

    Please please please let us get what we want (😉) and make more Early Doors ! Fantastic comedy, makes you howl laughing and cry once or twice as well

  • @royksk
    @royksk Рік тому +2

    It’s such a great start to the day. Phenomenal series, I’m on my second viewing on Iplayer. I’m originally from Old Trafford, didn’t drink much until I moved to the Northeast in 1968. I can easily relate to the pub and characters from my return visits to Manchester. Absolutely brilliant 👍👍👍

  • @peterd-sr4kd
    @peterd-sr4kd 6 місяців тому +1

    Loved this interview. The warmth of the two series is here too. I was lucky enough to catch this back in the day. Must've been up after 10 o'clock. I like the bit about you'd be worried if people didn't take the Mick! Definitely 😊 I rate people by whether I'd go for a pint with them. Wouldn't that be fab? Thanks fellas.

  • @Thunderer0872
    @Thunderer0872 15 днів тому

    I may come from the south, But I got it & loved every show it was gem of a programme

  • @pablocortando1
    @pablocortando1 Рік тому +1

    The collection had me in tears.

  • @altwhitmann7899
    @altwhitmann7899 Рік тому +1

    Never forgotten, even if you never do a series 3 Phil. You wrote about us and for us. Lines from the show have become part of my family's sayings. "Holding hands when you're not even on your holidays".

  • @roberttaylor139
    @roberttaylor139 10 місяців тому +3

    Get the dvds,watch mine about 10times a year.
    Must watch with the commentary, fascinating all the bits you've missed.

  • @mrdeafa25
    @mrdeafa25 Рік тому +3

    Heartwarming, beautiful, and fucking funny.

  • @philip1983tach
    @philip1983tach Рік тому +5

    A Christmas special would be brilliant

  • @ThefightingCelt
    @ThefightingCelt Рік тому +9

    Manchester, Glasgow and Liverpool have a very similar sense of humour. I've met many characters like this. It's all about the banter where everyone gets it and no one takes offence.

    • @stevesandford1437
      @stevesandford1437 Рік тому +3

      Very Irish too... xx SF

    • @MarcoNegrisEye
      @MarcoNegrisEye Рік тому +2

      Glaswegian here and I always thought those cities were pretty much the same place but I always include Newcastle too. Maybe cos it's the only place in England a Glaswegian doesn't need to adjust the accent!

    • @MarkBak76
      @MarkBak76 Рік тому

      Dublin too......similar to humour in bars in Dublin City

    • @ntleaver29
      @ntleaver29 Рік тому +1

      Add Birmingham to the list. Fantastic comedy, one of the best 👌

    • @roberttaylor139
      @roberttaylor139 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ntleaver29 jeez, don't do one for Birmingham,we always sound thick as shit!

  • @Choccoxlattejosie
    @Choccoxlattejosie 10 місяців тому +6

    The best one liner was Quiz night. What is the Capital of Chile, Eddy and Joan’s answer- Con Carne.

  • @neiljones2747
    @neiljones2747 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely love it.....

  • @TrysilBoy
    @TrysilBoy Рік тому +3

    'This Charming Man' now on my playlist thanks to Duffy :)

  • @tinatina1104
    @tinatina1104 Рік тому +2

    Love this kind of humour

  • @Martyncox16
    @Martyncox16 Рік тому +7

    40 Grand!!

  • @anthonypearce2272
    @anthonypearce2272 2 місяці тому

    I loved early doors. Two series were not enough. It left me wanting more.

  • @jakeriese4862
    @jakeriese4862 7 місяців тому +1

    Phil sounds lovely

  • @bridgetdoman1386
    @bridgetdoman1386 Рік тому

    A group for this programme on Facebook. Excellent.

  • @22pcirish
    @22pcirish Рік тому +2

    Tanya, pull me one! 😮😮😮

  • @jumpfortyfour9965
    @jumpfortyfour9965 Рік тому +1

    best show ever

  • @ams3903
    @ams3903 Рік тому +6

    Grapes - proper boozer and real characters..... 'I wish I was there'.

  • @borytastards2035
    @borytastards2035 Рік тому +6

    I wish I was there 😂😂

  • @nealadsett8484
    @nealadsett8484 5 місяців тому +1

    Crime won’t crack itself!

  • @philipcohen3942
    @philipcohen3942 10 місяців тому

    The live show is on UA-cam, Well worth watching. Some of the actors are new but doesn't detract from the original. Very funny.

  • @johnthompson354
    @johnthompson354 10 місяців тому

    One of the best ever script cast marvel
    lous

  • @tonyb5884
    @tonyb5884 Рік тому +5

    what we talking about joan?..circuses eddy!

  • @fabdave425
    @fabdave425 Рік тому +5

    Top dollar

  • @StephenMerchant-up8sg
    @StephenMerchant-up8sg 10 місяців тому

    You're right Tony those pubs have gone. Phil and Craig have a job on especially with new characters. But I'll be watching

  • @stephenholmes1036
    @stephenholmes1036 10 місяців тому +4

    Rodney Litchfield was great as Tommy

    • @nello878
      @nello878 7 місяців тому

      He sure was! He was greatly missed in the live show!

  • @SoulLegendsRadio
    @SoulLegendsRadio Рік тому +1

    sod the BBC, bring it to UKTV, A Christmas special would be class

    • @JacknVictor
      @JacknVictor 5 місяців тому +1

      Unfortunately with the UKTV, they are basically a subsidiary of the BBC (basically owned under a different company to circumvent the no advertising rule that is implemented by the BBC to obtain the TV license funding) so probably wouldn't have much luck through there either.
      But somewhere like Netflix would be good, if they were to pick it up, as I don't think the BBC own the intellectual rights to early doors, only the rights to the series they made, so therefore in theory another TV company could make and release a third series if the BBC don't want to. The BBC, they have also been known to make a few series in conjunction with Netflix or have let Netflix take over production of certain shows, pretty much how channel 4 made the first few series of black mirror then as netflix acquired them they made the later series.
      Since early doors came out, I always said that if the BBC never did a new series, and if I ever won big on the lottery, then I would love to fund it. I wouldn't lose out even if it cost me a few million, because you are guaranteed to make your money back from it. But even if I didn't make my money back, I would be happy in the knowledge I helped to bring back something that should have been done years ago.
      I know I'll probably never win the lottery, but maybe crowdfunding would be the way to go with this, even if only enough was raised for a feature length 80 minute Xmas episode. I think that would be enough for the fans. I can guarantee the BBC would air it if it came today them already made and edited for airing. It would kickstart renewed interest in the show bringing it to new audiences, and it could even end up recommissioned.
      We can only hope.

  • @anthonybaird1451
    @anthonybaird1451 8 місяців тому

    I wanted the interviewer to ask if the BBC were cold on it, why they couldn't have offered it (3rd series) to another channel?

  • @garydavidson6476
    @garydavidson6476 Рік тому +3

    I had absolutely no knowledge of it.

  • @timsmith8898
    @timsmith8898 Рік тому +2

    Susan, if you are reading this, it's over

    • @SuperRobo2010
      @SuperRobo2010 10 місяців тому

      That was something to do with Peter Kay I think

  • @SPARKLEPANDA4LIFE
    @SPARKLEPANDA4LIFE 4 місяці тому

    When the actor who played Tommy died they'd asked him before if he wanted to be buried with his wife and he said "No thanks, I'll stay on my own"

  • @jumpfortyfour9965
    @jumpfortyfour9965 Рік тому +1

    why not on uk netflix

  • @Rugbyman269
    @Rugbyman269 10 місяців тому +1

    Foxtrot Alpha Romeo Tango 😂

    • @SPARKLEPANDA4LIFE
      @SPARKLEPANDA4LIFE 4 місяці тому

      Tango Oscar Sierra Sierra echo Roger Sierra 😂

  • @bridgetdoman1386
    @bridgetdoman1386 Рік тому

    Was supposed to be going to see the live show, near enough this date 5 years ago, but had just been diagnosed with arthritis and in agony so couldn't go. Annoying cos I'd paid for the ticket - a birthday present to me from me (birthdaty 1 October) - and it was a good seat. I was so disappointed.

    • @spongebobsquaretits
      @spongebobsquaretits 10 місяців тому

      its uploaded on UA-cam, tbh its not very good. Though I imagine it would have seemed better seeing it live

  • @ianmedlen4633
    @ianmedlen4633 10 місяців тому +1

    I miss the old fashion pubs hate the modern pub full of crap food

  • @robinlloydhughes6110
    @robinlloydhughes6110 9 місяців тому

    Cant u go to another channel to make early doors brilliant programme to make another series or xmas special

  • @mrt8694
    @mrt8694 8 місяців тому

    Crime can’t crack it’s self

  • @roystonvasey5471
    @roystonvasey5471 10 місяців тому +1

    77 and never been to the seaside - one of the first lines said, so bitter sweet, poignant script writing.

  • @geoffcurrie5508
    @geoffcurrie5508 Рік тому +6

    Very poignant remark that Phil makes, about the difference between what people want to watch, and what the BBC think you should watch!

  • @bolanmark
    @bolanmark 10 місяців тому +1

    I love this show and would love to see a third series. So called "funny", woke series just do not do it for me.

  • @nealadsett8484
    @nealadsett8484 5 місяців тому

    Keep ya hands on ya hapeney

  • @Rugbyman269
    @Rugbyman269 10 місяців тому +5

    Not surprised the bbc didn't get the humour, full of middle class woke planks

  • @jaediccacairns4754
    @jaediccacairns4754 5 місяців тому

    This wasn’t a comedy, it was real life if you were ever in the north west, old dark wood, aluminium pressed out ashtrays, worn out Lino by the oche, how my early pubgoing was with all the characters recognised, like the seafood bloke Sally Army chuggers, and fella flogging Sergio Tachinni tracksuits and meat from in the same adidas bag….

  • @nealadsett8484
    @nealadsett8484 5 місяців тому +1

    Do you like circuses?

  • @shaunmann5347
    @shaunmann5347 6 місяців тому

    Who likes circuses then.