Eyes Down
Series Overview
Eyes Down is a comedy starring Paul O'Grady as Ray Temple, the manager of a bingo hall in Liverpool, England called The Rio, although the series was filmed in Rayners Lane in London. Although it had moderate ratings, the programme only lasted for two series until it was cancelled by the BBC in 2004. The show was written by Angela Clarke and directed by Christine Gernon.
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2 Seasons • 15 Episodes
30 min per episode
2003 – 2004
Premiered: Fri, Aug 15, 2003
Angela ClarkeLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 7: “Christmas”
Ray's scrooge-like approach to Christmas changes dramatically when he receives a bit of good news, but the staff have their own problems to deal with. Martin's mother, Sandy's pen-pal and Mary's family all put obstacles in the way of a happy festive season, while Ray has to make a life-changing decision.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angela Clarke
Michael Jacob
Simon Brint
Liana Del Giudice
Rosemary McGowan, Sophie Clarke-Jervoise
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis De Groot
Production Design
Liana Del Giudice
Editor
Simon Brint
Original Music Composer
Rosemary McGowan
Producer
Olivia Wells
Costume Design
Amanda Monk
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Eyes Down about?
Eyes Down is a comedy starring Paul O'Grady as Ray Temple, the manager of a bingo hall in Liverpool, England called The Rio, although the series was filmed in Rayners Lane in London. Although it had moderate ratings, the programme only lasted for two series until it was cancelled by the BBC in 2004. The show was written by Angela Clarke and directed by Christine Gernon.
How many seasons does Eyes Down have?
Eyes Down comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Eyes Down?
Key cast members in Eyes Down include Paul O'Grady, Rosie Cavaliero, Sheridan Smith, Tony Maudsley, Neil Fitzmaurice.
Who created or directed Eyes Down?
Eyes Down was developed and directed by Angela Clarke.