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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.
Last Episode Aired
2004-12-27
S2E7 — 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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Paul O'Grady
Ray Temple
Rosie Cavaliero
Christine McMurray
Sheridan Smith
Sandy Beech
Tony Maudsley
Martin Munroe
Neil Fitzmaurice
Bobby Rutt
Edna Doré
Mary Hardcastle
Margaret John
Kay
Beatrice Kelley
Kitty
Hazel Douglas
Kathline
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