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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.
Opening TimeMay 12, 2003 · 30mDiscarded fag ends in the urinals and the arrival of temporary traffic lights in the vicinity causes chaos in The Grapes.
Marital ProblemsMay 19, 2003 · 30mWomen 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 Comet and Duffy's playing away from home. Meanwhile, Joe's sleeping in the spare room after a "wardrobe incident".
On the MobileMay 26, 2003 · 30mKen 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 a lesson in music and romance from Joe and Duffy. It won't stop him getting on the wrong side of Melanie. Has Jean managed to talk herself out of a holiday?
Drugs BustJun 2, 2003 · 30mThe 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 and a Peak Practice video, while tales of Joan's Mum put Tommy off his beer. Duffy and Joe give Liam love advice, will he take it or will he take the honest approach?
Missing MaltesersJun 9, 2003 · 30mGood 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 Duffy in for a taste of his own medicine?
BreakfastJun 16, 2003 · 30mIt'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 urinals!
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.
John HenshawKen Dixon
Craig CashJoe
Phil MealeyDuffy
Rita MayJean Dixon
Christine BottomleyMelanie Dixon
Peter WightNige
James QuinnPhil
Mark BentonEddie Bell
Lorraine CheshireJean Bell
Rodney LitchfieldTommy
Susan CooksonTanya
Season 12003 · 6 episodes
Season 22004 · 6 episodes
Joan KempsonWinnie Cooper
Maxine PeakeJanice
Lee InglebyDean
James McAvoyLiam
Susan McCardleNicola
Eamon BolandKeith Braithwaite
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