Eyes Down

\Eyes Down\ is set in a bingo hall and presents the poignant, yet funny adventures of its hardworking staff, who know how to have fun while theyre on their breaks. Paul OGrady is wonderful as the unflappable and sarcastic manager overlooking his staff, and the place is blessed with a hilarious cleaning lady.

2003 HD 30min United Kingdom English

Angela Clarke Rosie Cavaliero Paul O'Grady Edna Doré Hazel Douglas Neil Fitzmaurice Margaret John Tony Maudsley Beatrice Kelley Sheridan Smith

Comedy

S1E1 - Holiday Rota 2003-08-15

Ray is trying to sort out the holiday rota. Youd think it would be easy, but not with this staff. Sandy is in the middle of a crisis: she and boyfriend Terry have just been to the hospital for her first scan, but there was one thing shed overlooked - she hadnt told Terry she was actually pregnant. And now hes having serious doubts. Meanwhile Martin is trying to pluck up the courage to tell Christine his feelings for her. If only he could go on holiday with her to Rhyl. And Bobby could be in big trouble: Pamelas been doing wheelies with him all night. Her husband knows shes been entertaining someone from the Bingo Hall, and he wants to know who.

S1E2 - Indecency 2003-08-22

Ray will not tolerate his staff consorting with the punters so hes determined to photograph Bobby at it with Pamela. Unfortunately he photographs the wrong person, is accused of indecency and has to ask the staff to be character witnesses for him. If only someone actually liked him. Martin decides to impress Christine by trying to look like her favourite pop star and Sandy enlists Marys help in practising for a water birth. Marys knows all about these things. Her eldest, Bridie, had a water birth - on the log flume at Chessington World of Adventures.

S1E3 - Stars In Their Eyes 2003-08-29

Ray has to give the punters his ""Tony Christie"" during the interval when the PA system breaks down. A talent scout for Stars in Their Eyes hears him and offers him a spot. Could this be Rays chance to escape? Bobby sets Martin up with a date in order to make Christine jealous. Unfortunately, the date, Jean, turns out to be in her early sixties, with a face like a prune. She also thinks ""Ive got no knickers on"" is an attractive chat-up line. Sandy is thinking of becoming Catholic so her unborn baby will be able to go to the local Catholic school - ""its slap bang in the middle of the Tanning shop and the bookies, so its dead handy for Terry and me.""

S1E4 - First Aid 2003-09-05

An elderly punter dies while Ray is calling the numbers. The other punters are upset, especially when he suggests a halt in play while the body is removed. Ray is now worried that the staff know nothing about first aid. And hes even more worried when the local Mr Big brings his dear old mum to Bingo and says if anything happens to her Ray will be taking a ferry across the Mersey but only making it half way before hes dropped off. Meanwhile, tragedy hits Bobby - he cant get a woman to sleep with him and goes an entire night without sex. Has he lost it? He goes into a serious depression. Martin takes up magic in his latest bid to impress Christine.

S1E5 - Face Peel 2003-09-12

Ray meets a contemporary from school who looks much younger than him - ""Ive had a face peel. You can get some great bargains. My wifes just had her tits done half price. Buy one, get one free"". Ray decides to have a face peel with disastrous results - ""Ive just paid a fortune on me face for it to pass for Phil Mitchells arse. Collette Smiths just said I put her in mind of her sister. The one whos allergic to the 21st century. Shes in a bubble. They have to roll her to the shops."" Eventually he is unable to call the numbers, so Bobby steps into the breach and becomes an overnight hit. Christine is burgled and decides to go and live with her sister in Clacton. Has Martin left it too late to proclaim his love? Sandy and Terry go and see an actual birth and come back shell-shocked. The only births theyd ever seen were on EastEnders and they were over in a matter of minutes! Can Mary reassure them that all will be well?

S1E6 - The Clairvoyant 2003-09-19

Ray hires a clairvoyant to provide the interval entertainment and she then predicts their futures. She tells Bobby his one true love will return - and lo and behold he gets a phone call from ""the girl that got away"", the girl who left him when he was 17. This clairvoyant knows what shes talking about. She also tells Christine she will fall in love with another dog owner. So Martin buys a dog. Finally she has a prediction for Ray - ""Mmm. I dont really like to say things like this Ray, but I cant see a future past seven oclock tomorrow night. Now, wheres me handbag? Ive got a train to catch."" And she goes, leaving Ray in a total state, convinced hes going to die the following evening. Meanwhile, Sandy is also depressed. She and Terry havent made love for over five months because shes worried it might upset baby - ""I dont want Terry going near the baby chute"". Once Mary reassures her that making love is okay when youre pregnant she and Terry are at it like rabbits. Will Bobbys

S1E7 - Christine's Birthday 2003-09-26

Ray has applied for the Regional Managers job. But the boss of the Rio chain is very keen on family values and wants to meet Ray and his wife. Can Ray find a wife? And can he possibly ensure that it isnt Mary? Meanwhile it is Christines birthday. At her party she confesses to Bobby that shes feeling sad and lonely and that life has passed her by. Bobby tells her how Martin feels about her, but she says she doesnt want Martin, she wants excitement. So Bobby gives her some excitement in the gents, where Martin discovers them. Bobby has also provided some entertainment for the party: Darth Vader, the worst strippogram in the world. And theres a shock for someone when Darth is unmasked.

S1E8 - Charity 2003-10-03

Ray is determined to get himself some good publicity as a charitable do-gooder. So he makes out that Mary is ill and then raises funds to send her to Lourdes so she can come back cured. Unfortunately, she comes back with a criminal record. Martin is still smarting over Christine and Bobby. And now Christine thinks she might be pregnant. Will Bobby stand by her? Or will Martin? Relationships are at breaking point. And then something else breaks - Sandys waters.

S2E1 - Next Big Thing 2004-09-03

Rays excited about his latest money making scheme, a guess the balls competition, but hes convinced none of the punters will guess correctly. However Mary sees it to go differently. Meanwhile, Sandy believes shes the next big thing when a shopping precinct photographer convinces her she has ""it"". Though Ray has his doubts about the photographers credibility.

S2E2 - Baby 2004-09-10

Sandys having problems as a first time mother, resorting to sleeping in her locker due to late nights with the baby. A trip to the doctors office helps ease her worries, but further problems arise when Mary discovers its a different baby. Rays over the moon when he finds out hes been left £5,000 from a deceased punter, but with one simple clause; the deceased mans widow requests him to give it to a local charity. But Ray doesnt agree for it to go that way. A little word from Christine shows him the error of his ways, until he discovers the money is counterfeit.

S2E3 - Thief 2004-09-17

Following a memo from headquarters, Ray implements a new security regime after a spate of recent robberies. A further robbery leads to Ray giving chase down the back alley to stop the thief, which leaves him to fend him off with a Barbie doll. Ray thinks its lights out for him, until out of nowhere Mary knocks the thief to the ground. Once the police arrive, Ray takes all the credit. After the press get a hold of the story, Ray is to receive an award for Citizen Of The Year, but Mary refuses to keep quiet. Meanwhile, Martin asks Christine out on a date, though not a fancy restaurant but the bingos diner. But Christines faced with a problem; on the same night, her ex-husband returns and wants her back. Who will she choose?

S2E4 - Ambition 2004-09-24

The staff are cautioned to be on their best behaviour for the visit of regional manager, Miss Grimes - an extremely large formidable woman, whos stopping by to inspect the latest developments at the Rio. Ray spots this as his opportunity to get the managers position at a new London bingo hall, so hes determined things will run smoothly. Following a mix-up with paperwork, Miss Grimes gets the impression Ray is lusting after her and wants to meet in the cellar! Ray is left with a dilemma: should he meet his match made in hell or tell the truth and loose his chance at the new job? Martin has tried everything to get over Christine, so he thinks visiting a therapist will help to overcome his feelings. But her ways are a little eccentric, specially since shes a therapist-cum-florist.

S2E5 - Adopted 2004-10-01

Rays devastated following a family funeral, though its not ""the old stiff"" hes sad about, but the news that hes adopted. To discover his roots he turns to a little detective work, but his digging around reveals Mary could actually be his Mother - news he is not at all happy about. However, Marys motherly love is something he cant resist and she wins him over. But things take an unexpected turn when Christine intercepts a further call from the orphanage - it seems the baby Mary actually gave birth to was a girl. How will Mary break the news to Ray that theyre not actually related? Sandys elated to discover shes won a competition to appear on a couples game show, but the only problem is that shes now single. Bobby saves the day and stands in as her boyfriend, so they prepare each other for the typically expected couple type questions. Luck is on their side, but with a little magic they both didnt expect.

S2E6 - Wedding 2004-10-08

Its the big day: Christine is set to re-marry her ex-husband, but shes completely oblivious to it. After a botched proposal from Philip, shes overjoyed to accept his hand in marriage, but she finds Rays ""nice gesture"" to hold it in the Bingo Hall a little strange. Its full steam ahead with the planning and everyone is happy to help out with the preparations. However Martins not too keen, hes at a loss as it seems his dreams of true love will be dashed forever. But a missing dog, a smurf and everyones hatred of Philip combine to make it a day to remember.

S2E7 - Christmas 2004-12-27

Rays 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. Martins mother, Sandys pen-pal and Marys 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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