Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox in The Lovers (1970)

The Lovers

TV Series1970• 30m

Comedy

⭐ 7.2 / 10(115)

The ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.

Runtime: 30m
Released: 1970
Country: United Kingdom

Details

Release year: 1970

Storyline

The ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.

Top credits

Cast

Paula Wilcox — Beryl Battersby
Richard Beckinsale — Geoffrey Scrimgeor
Joan Scott — Beryl's Mum
Robin Nedwell — Roland

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Did you know

• Several actors who auditioned, unsuccessfully, for the role of Geoffrey all told the producers that they should get a young actor called Richard Beckinsale!

Episodes

13 episodes – 2 seasons

User reviews

⭐ 2/10

Dated

👍 0 · 3/21/2026

Technical specs

Sound mix: Mono
Aspect ratio: 1.33 : 1
Color: Color

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Videos

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Official Trailer - Season 1

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Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox in The Lovers (1970)

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