Hello and welcome to the long awaited part two of episode five review from series two. (that is very poor English from me).

Firstly, apologies for the long wait on this one. One thing or another just halted proceedings.

But we're back to discuss the second half of episode five series two.

So expect, drama, shots of single malt, and Tommy stealing the scene, again.

We also speak about Phil's one man shows coming up. You can get tickets here, if you're quick.

https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/phil-mealey-early-doors-behind-the-bar-and-beyond/

https://www.stockportgarrick.co.uk/whats-on/productions/phil-mealey-early-doors

https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/phil-mealey/

https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/events/phil-mealey-early-doors-behind-the-bar-and-beyond-2026/

https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/whats-on/phil-mealey/

Mel's 21st coming very soon, you might even say in two weeks when it should be.

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Hello and welcome to To The Regiment. The Early Doors podcast with Phil Mealey.

In this episode Phil and Ben discuss series two, episode five. But only to a point. The conversation kind of went on a bit. So we're putting it out in two episodes this time.

There's a lot of set up in this episode getting ready for Mel's 21st.

There's plenty of talk about The Great Escape by I am Kloot, getting prepped for asking a girl out, and your mam braking your mojo.

Finally, this episode is dedicated to friend of the podcast and the heart and soul of Early Doors, Lorraine Cheshire. A lot of memories, lovely photos, and tributes from cast members and beyond are all on socials. Please do check them out, Lorraine was (rightly so) loved by so many people and certainly in this community of people. All of love to John and her family.

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Well... do you like circuses, they're great for kids aren't they.

Welcome to To The Regiment and our review of series two episode four.

This week we ask the big questions, go for a chippy tea, pay the phone bill with a lump in your throat, and Tommy get's a new job.

Sorry for the little delay on this one. Let's blame tech.

See you soon for a episode five of series two, double header. A lot to talk about there.

RIP Mani. Adored.

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It's quiz night. The Grapes is banging, well there's three extra people, and John Leslie is the talk of the town.

Hello and welcome to To The Regiment.

This week Phil and Ben are talking about episode three of series two. We're at the quiz and this is rambling conversation about this episode, the background to it, and putting the world to right a little.

Anyway, I think the answer is Con Carne Eddie...

Enjoy.

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Hello and Welcome to To The Regiment: The Early Doors Podcast with Phil Mealey.

In this episode Phil and Ben talk about series two, episode two.

So expect, eggs in a cup but don't rub on your chest, jury duty that we can't talk about, someone on 40 GRAND, and our first Fray Bentos pie.

Quite a lot happens in this one that sticks in The Grapes lore.

We hope you enjoy.

40 GRAND!!!!!

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Hello and welcome to To The Regiment.

In this episode Phil and Ben are back at the Grapes to talk about the first episode of the second series.

We speak about changes in the writing, the personal, and why certain things feel a little different.

No spoilers but there are some very interesting nuggets, as ever.

Thank you for listening and as mentioned in the episode. Get in touch via the socials or [email protected]

See you in two weeks.

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Hello and welcome back to our conversations with the lovely Susan McArdle.

Right, let's just get back into it.

Thank you for listening and continuing to support the podcast.

To The Regiment...

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Hello and welcome to series two, episode two of To The Regiment: The Early Doors Podcast with Phil Mealey... and some bloke from Newcastle.

In this episode we are pleased and overjoyed to go through the 1966 England team with the wonderful and glorious Susan McArdle.

This is part one of our conversation with Susan (as we spoke for quite a while). We have a lovely all directions chat with Susan about her life in Early Doors, playing Nicola, dancing with Kylie, and so much more.

We hope you enjoy and come back on THURSDAY for part two.

They think it's all over...

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Hello and welcome back to The Grapes.

Phil and Ben are back for series two of To The Regiment. Yes we know. It's been a while. But you can't rush brilliance.

In this episode Ben asks the questions and Phil gives us the answers of what happened in between series one and series two.

We've got some great episodes coming up this series, and some great interviews.

TO THE REIGMENT...

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We go again, day four, episode four, of Christmas Treats.

This time Phil and Ben are talking to radio's very own Mark Radcliffe, and Manchester music scene's Paul Langley, also known as UNE. They are also know for creating our theme music.

In this episode we hear about the beginnings of their friendship, their music UNE, and the Devilled the song you hear at the start of each episode of the podcast, as a well as a rambling chat about everything, including Peter Gabriel, what a treat.

See you tomorrow for the last of our week of treats.

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