Early Doors - Live Show

[@ianmoore4587]

So let’s get this straight…..That bag of shite labelled ‘Mrs Browns Boys’ gets chucked on our screens series after bloody series but gems like this don’t get recommissioned? 🤔

[@bakerboy5569]

It's a joke. Hopefully the BBC will someday see sense and commission some more to be filmed. Genius

[@andyhuston8833]

Totally agree

[@tasscat]

I'm kind of glad they only did 2 series, it stays fresh and funny, no time to get stale and predictable.

[@notsoyummymummy8771]

@@tasscatsame it goes down in history and not killed off by boring story lines like mrs browns boys

[@andyb3666]

Read an interview with Craig Cash where said the Beeb wanted more but after how they treated him & Caroline regarding the response to ‘Mrs Merton and Malcolm’ he refused to do another.

[@tomevans1388]

It's criminal that Early Doors only had 2 seasons - A true classic of British comedy. BRING IT BACK!

[@jonjon9047]

@@tomevans1388 Fawlty Towers, Dinnrladies. Both brilliant. Both just two series.

[@suggymoto]

Been trying to get hold of this for ages. Partner saw it at the Lowry. Only released as a limited edition to raise money for the Christie. Thanks for your kindness uploading. I’ve made a donation to the Christie 👍

[@John-et9yl]

There was definitely enough legs for a third series but l'm grateful for the two that Craig Cash and Phil Mealey gave us and for the fact that it didn't run past its sell-by date like so many other sitcoms. Classic and timeless British Comedy and is up there with the best of them such as Porridge. Brilliant writing full of subtle wit, great casting and characterisation.

[@LivyathanAD]

One of my all time favourite comedy shows. Thanks for uploading.

[@brianpotter3870]

Saw this at the Lowry Salford, absolutely superb. Possibly the best ever comedy on TV, brilliant characters.

[@mrt8694]

So did I totally agree 😂

[@davidlong1459]

Gut reaction seeing this pop up - surely it couldn’t possibly work as a live show… It does. Beautifully written. Skilfully and lovingly performed.

[@ashleybuckley5594]

Love this show!! TO THE REGIMENT!!! I WISH I WAS THERE!!!

[@liamg6328]

I wish I was there!

[@bainsy2041]

So wish they would bring the TV series back as was and still is one of the best comedies on the TV. Have been trying to watch this live show for years, so thanks for uploading

[@macker1788]

Never knew they did a live show. Haven't seen Early Doors in 10 years or more. Just an out of nowhere thought about the 2 coppers while scrolling KZbin and I thought it would be funny to reminisce and watch a few clips. Can't believe I found this. Brilliantly done, so funny and credit to them all.

[@radar1974]

It was a touring show in theatres but it ended with a one-off arena show at the Manchester Arena (which this was recorded at and I was lucky enough to be present at).

[@jimi4906]

Had no clue about this myself. Popped up in my recommendations. Maybe because I was looking up old videos of Salford over Christmas 🤷🏼‍♂️ Anyway can’t wait to watch this over the weekend. I bloody loved this show. Shame about James McAvoy leaving so soon for another show. Bloody shameless he was bloody shameless 😂

[@richeeeeeeeeee]

Were was Mel's boyfriend

[@tonycarroll6632]

Nor me.

[@simonkevnorris]

I do have the two series on DVD and watched them around 12 months ago. This show just popped up on the recommendations today.

[@paulfraser915]

Why this didn't get as much love as The Royle Family I'll never know. Excellent show, and this theatre verson was a romp. Loved the bits breaking the fourth wall.

[@Sean-fe6dr]

Just watched the box set over Christmas, seen it 10 plus times, truely a superb and well written comedy, I use many lines from it regular, everytime I see a Frey Bentos in the shop, or tempory traffic lights and I am constantly saying Crime won't crack itself, have been for years, I would love to have had The Grapes as my local its just how a boozer should be.

[@tasscat]

THANK YOU!!! This has made my day, I loved this show, wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much but it was brilliant, I would love to have seen it live.

[@SPARKLEPANDA4LIFE]

Thank you so much for this upload I absolutely love Early Doors one of the best comedies in my opinion. I met Phil Mealey a few months back and had a chat he was great I asked why it ended and he said him, Craig and the cast wanted to continue but the BBC didn't. Such a shame really was such a good representation of pub life back then. R.I.P to Tommy as well he was asked when he died did he want burying with his wife he said "No thanks I'll stay on my own" To the Regiment.....

[@SpuktasticAudio]

I have wanted to see this for what seems like forever and now, thanks to your kindness, I have. Should have had a DVD release. ❤

[@mikejames4540]

Beautifully constructed script and some great characters. Laugh-out-loud stuff! Thanks!

[@dalehewison6319]

I'll stay on me own when I watch this Been looking for this for ages

[@lmcshera]

Same. Thank you OP from the bottom of my heart

[@duncanmardell6688]

best thing on tv ever this was watched the dvds many many times and still makes me laugh 🤣

[@DeaconWilliamBrodie]

Thank for uploading this show. Early Doors is one show that will never grow old❤

[@harmoniefaerielove]

Loved this show. Only did a small amount of episodes but every one of them was a belter. Packed with talent but nothing pretencious . First time I have ever heard of this live show. 4:14 am..looks like I am not going back to sleep.😂

[@10thplanetmoon47]

I remember back in the early 2000's, every Sunday morning I would go to Salford market to see what the bootleg DVD "3 for a tenner" guys had for sale, got both series, went home put the kettle on, bacon butty and sat on the sofa and watched all of it in one go. Great times......

[@matthewfield2958]

Very happy that I stumbled upon this. I had been looking for this for ages. Absolutely brilliant show.

[@paulsmith9330]

Thanks again for sharing. It was a great show, well staged, written and played

[@user-SHBlackie1969]

Simply awesome! What a fantastic production

[@Anon-xj3ko]

Saw them in Leeds when this came out. Loved every minute of it!! To the regiment!! 🍻

[@pearljam619]

I wish I was there.

[@samandjennysambrook]

Just stumbled upon this, I watched both series when they were on TV, bought them on DVD and enjoyed them several times... I must say this didn't disappoint, it was bloody brilliant...👍✅ Thanks for posting.🥰

[@heatherdowling317]

Thank you so much for uploading this , that’s me thoroughly entertained for the next few hours 😊. Brilliant .

[@tvgcmma9215]

Awesome just noticed series was back in iplayer so watched it but never saw this - perfect for a snow day/skive / to the regiment

[@Kcal2281]

a special special show ❤, so good to finally see the live show, it didn't disappoint. Thanks for uploading.

[@garyphisher7375]

Thanks for the upload. Spent years looking for this. Very funny. New cast members did well. Tanya is a right M ilf. Cash and Mealey should write more stuff together.

[@duncanledsham3279]

Absolutely correct about Tanya!

[@stewartroxburgh8844]

Thanks for uploading. The best thing I've watched in years!

[@jc-d7886]

Bloody brilliant! Thank you so much for posting 🥰

[@bakerboy5569]

@jc-d7886 No problem! Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@jimi4906]

Thanks so much for the upload. Cannot wait to watch this over the weekend with a pint or two 🍻

[@stuartryan610]

Saw it twice at the Lowry. Had a chat with some of the cast. Love it. I rented it from a website for charity donations a few years ago.

[@bakerboy5569]

Do you remember what the charity was by any chance?

[@stuartryan610]

@@bakerboy5569 yeah the Christie cancer hospital

[@simonkevnorris]

It was the NHS Cancer Charity with the name "The Christie". I just googled it.

[@stuartryan610]

@@simonkevnorris the Christie is the name of the cancer hospital. I live near it.

[@alanconnolly2836]

I WISH I WAS THERE!

[@JoeScottish]

Thank you, I've been looking for this for ages.

[@TelfordTigerr]

Exceptional!!! Our eyes were watering!!! There are some amazing talents here, particularly Craig Cash!!!

[@anthonycashman2535]

Loved this . Bring it back

[@billyemma828]

Fan bloody tastic, thoroughly enjoyed this, well done all

[@joehurley8199]

Brilliant show and cast I wish it could be brought back. Funnier than anything on currently.

[@stephenwaterhousecd4505]

Thanks for uploading this. Been wanting to watch this for ages couldn't find it anywhere.

[@bakerboy5569]

No problem at all! Enjoy!

[@johnharney784]

Very much appreciated for uploading this! I've been trying to find it for ages too. Had a ticket for it but couldn't go in the end so I'm really looking forward to watching it. Cheers 👍

[@azcargo]

Thanks for this. Been looking for ages. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@netsuke3529]

Thanks for uploading, and thanks to the KZbin gods for bringing it to my attention

[@WilliamFisk-nf9qy]

Just simply brilliant from start to finish. Desperate for a 3rd series of this national treasure of a show. Winnie is the absolute MVP. Her and Jeans scenes are the absolute best.

[@Ian_Livesey]

TO THE REGIMENT!

[@mikeprit424]

One of the all time classic comedies

[@michaelwells1874]

Absolutely brilliant and there should have been many more made

[@robertbaker6124]

What a comedy show the best by a mile ever so witty and clever a class above anything on TV on a par with fools and horses easily I say

[@donnaweston7697]

Thank you for uploading this. That's my Friday night in sorted 😁😁

[@thinlizzysupporter]

Absolutely outstanding, loved every second of this 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@ianjones2187]

I can see from the comments that this was a awesome tv series . True manc stuff . This stage version was superb credit to all ( even had a tear in my eye at the end) brining it back Craig. Hope peter Kayes as funny tomorrow in Manchester .

[@Thunderer0872]

Love even if there are some changes, no doubt some passed on etc. The coppers laugh still gets me total nutters those two. The very first one on TV was so great with those two singing 'This Charming man' from Morrissey. I knew I'd love it from that point on. "Jammy Get!" when they saw what they saw in the bogs!

[@RichardHealyCoffey]

First time seen this early doors i luve it reminds me of my drinking days all your pals in the the local

[@vaudevillian7]

Thank you so much for uploading this, I was gutted that I missed out seeing it at the time because I was ill

[@androssordna]

Thanks for the upload! Been waiting for someone to upload this.

[@marcrudd3602]

Never ever new about this. Totally truly amazing loved it. Ty so much for the upload.

[@bakerboy5569]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed :-)

[@simonkevnorris]

Same here it just popped in my recommended list on YT.

[@Boppa1260]

This was one of my favourite shows ever, got the dvds, had know idea of this, would love to see it live.😂

[@andrewhayhurst9534]

Please bring it back 😂

[@andypandy9013]

31:50 "Charlie, Oscar, Charlie, Kilo, Sierra". COCKS!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I used to love spotting those on the TV series. 😉

[@andrewjohnston6338]

What a hero, been looking for this for years

[@cardiffst]

Thanks so much for uploading this. I’ve been looking for it for years!

[@peterfrost547]

Wow, that was amazing - thanks so much. Enjoyed it immensely.

[@Alan-bq1jh]

I had tickets for this and got sectioned and had to miss out. Thanks for posting

[@EMP1264-c1j]

Whinny cracks me up' .. Thank you Bakerboy.

[@jameseadie7145]

One of the very best comedies ever on the tv, Do you like circuses Tommy?

[@lindastone6868]

Thanks for this!

[@Bombheadwire]

Thanks for this.... Brilliant

[@PontiacS.]

A Great British TV show.

[@whatwhyme]

Gutted I missed the live show but still class... And Tanya is hotter than ever ❤

[@old.not.too.grumpy.]

Glad I found this. Brilliant.

[@gurney2931]

To the Regiment !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sir-Bobby-Brown]

I wish i was there!

[@RunLikeHell-h5k]

Loved the TV show got the box set this is GREAT thanks for posting.

[@richardcwmason4492]

I only discovered Early Doors last year, bought the DVDs and loved it - this is like finding a late Christmas 🎅 present in January- love it 😍

[@ginacarlson2633]

Been waiting to see this - thank you baker boy

[@eskertoo]

Absolutely loved it!

[@paulmcgreevy9701]

This is absolutely fantastic 👏

[@brendanfagan1384]

Ha! Did you catch the coppers call sign? Tango, Oscar, Sierra, Sierra, Echo, Romeo, Sierra. Pure gold.

[@simonkevnorris]

In the TV series they were doing that all the time.

[@emmao514]

They do it in every episode

[@julianlinsel4346]

Lovely to see the cast once again

[@aspenyellow2963]

Absolutely brilliant

[@Dat-yi4iz]

This show was genius Manchester sense of humour smoking in pubs first time I’m watching this live show sure it be just as great

[@stuartryan610]

Series 3 was written but never made. So this live show set after Melanie's 21st is partly made of that 3rd series scripts. Maybe UKTV might take it up.

[@spongebobsquaretits]

series 3 wasnt written

[@stuartryan610]

@@spongebobsquaretits confirmed by Craig and Phil last year on radio Manchester. Yup it was

[@spongebobsquaretits]

@@stuartryan610 I follow Phil on Twitter and he said otherwise , just going by that

[@spongebobsquaretits]

@@stuartryan610 i love Early Doors but this was really poor, really missed Eddie, Joan and Tommy

[@stuartryan610]

@@spongebobsquaretits I agree it needed Eddie and Joan. That said the original Jean and Tommy are dead but I thought the replacement actors didn't ruin those two parts. The 90s tv show THE Fast Show are doing a 30 year reunion show but no one could say scorchio like Caroline Aherne.

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

Craig and partner wrote this masterpiece for the telly, they crafted it and made everything just right, perfection takes a while to write, not like Mrs Brown that's shite, all they need is one more chance.

[@justlikebuttah]

Thanks for this. Love it.

[@bigab51]

I’m going to have “ all he needs is one more chance “ in my head for days !!!!

[@IanG64]

I never saw the TV series, this just appeared in my recommendation feed. Best thing I’ve seen for ages, refreshingly good with proper northern humour. Bravo!

[@tasscat]

If you liked this you will love the series, it's on BBC I-player, they only did 2 series, it will make you laugh out loud and have little cry. And some of the humour in the live show will be in context!

[@neiloldfield8661]

Never knew about this Amazing Thanks for uploading

[@bigmaryhelen]

I used to love this show. It kinda went under the radar though. I used to see the actor who played the original miserable old fella in the Bowling Green on Wigan Lane in Wigan.

[@davefb]

Wish I'd gone now :D . ha, Craig talking to the audience, genius !!

[@paulj372]

Saw it at the lowry, was a fabulous night.

[@michaellongstaff4624]

Saw this at the Leeds Arena, excellent show

[@colinfrancis7229]

Absolutely superb!

[@BeasleyStreet]

Quite possibly, and its up there, that this exceeded my expectations and had me, an outstanding 2 hours of unadulterated pleasure...

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

What a entertaining show, I didn't think it would be as good as the TV version but I think it is better.

[@theequaliser5782]

This is amazing - it kind of ended the 2 series nicely for me , wish they had made more episodes, deffo comforting watching

[@davidgough3122]

absolutly brilliant

[@db111]

Saw it in Nottingham, just fantastic, why wasn't there more tv series?

[@stevenmclean2698]

i love the tango, Oscar, Sierra, Siera, Eche, Romeo, Siera for the cops........................... TOSSERS

[@markrudd1035]

Thanks for uploading. Saw this show live at Leeds Arena and have never laughed so much in my life.

[@GriefTourist]

Brilliant I was too skint to see it live

[@andymoss]

Well that was effing brilliant!