The Lovers (TV series)
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The Lovers is a British
television sitcom by Jack Rosenthal
, starring Richard Beckinsale
and Paula Wilcox
as a courting couple, Geoffrey and Beryl. It was made between 1970 and 1971 by Granada Television
for the ITV network
. The hook for the show was the mismatch between the two, particularly in the area of sex (which Beryl referred to as "Percy Filth"). Beryl was a slightly dizzy character with a penchant for pet names such as "Geoffrey bubbles bonbon", while Geoffrey, though dreamy, was somewhat rough around the edges, obsessed with taking Beryl to bed. A typical exchange between them might consist of the following:
The series ran for 13 episodes over one year. Like several other British sitcoms of the time, it was used as the basis for a movie in 1973.
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television sitcom by Jack Rosenthal
Jack Rosenthal
Jack Morris Rosenthal CBE was an English playwright, who wrote 129 early episodes of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street and over 150 screenplays, including original TV plays, feature films, and adaptations.-Biography:...
, starring Richard Beckinsale
Richard Beckinsale
Richard Arthur Beckinsale was an English actor, best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in the popular BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in the British sitcom Rising Damp....
and Paula Wilcox
Paula Wilcox
Paula Wilcox is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Chrissy in the British comedy Man About the House .-Early sitcom fame:...
as a courting couple, Geoffrey and Beryl. It was made between 1970 and 1971 by Granada Television
Granada Television
Granada Television is the ITV contractor for North West England. Based in Manchester since its inception, it is the only surviving original ITA franchisee from 1954 and is ITV's most successful....
for the ITV network
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
. The hook for the show was the mismatch between the two, particularly in the area of sex (which Beryl referred to as "Percy Filth"). Beryl was a slightly dizzy character with a penchant for pet names such as "Geoffrey bubbles bonbon", while Geoffrey, though dreamy, was somewhat rough around the edges, obsessed with taking Beryl to bed. A typical exchange between them might consist of the following:
- Geoffrey : But everyone else does it. They're at it like knives!
- Beryl : N-O spells NO!... Poor Geoffrey bubbles bonbon!
The series ran for 13 episodes over one year. Like several other British sitcoms of the time, it was used as the basis for a movie in 1973.
Series 1 (1970)
- Sardine Sandwiches (27 Oct 70)
- The Date (3 Nov 70)
- Freckle Face (10 Nov 70)
- Brainwashing (17 Nov 70)
- A Pipe And A Moustache (24 Nov 70)
- The Truth Game (1 Dec 70)
Series 2 (1971)
- The Engagement (7 Oct 71)
- Breaking It Off (14 Oct 71)
- Birthday (21 Oct 71)
- Joint Bank Account (28 Oct 71)
- The Better Homes Exhibition (4 Nov 71)
- Trail Marriage (11 Nov 71)
- The Best Laid Plans... (18 Nov 71)
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Geoffrey Scrimgeor | Richard Beckinsale Richard Beckinsale Richard Arthur Beckinsale was an English actor, best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in the popular BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in the British sitcom Rising Damp.... |
| Beryl Battersby | Paula Wilcox Paula Wilcox Paula Wilcox is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Chrissy in the British comedy Man About the House .-Early sitcom fame:... |
| Mrs Battersby | Joan Scott |
| Roland Lomax | Robin Nedwell Robin Nedwell Robin Nedwell was an English actor. He is best remembered for his role as Duncan Waring in the television comedy series Doctor in the House and its sequels... |