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Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

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Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

2001- 2011

9 Seasons

78 Episodes

6.8(44 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

The lives of five loveable, 20-somethings are followed in the northern town of Runcorn in Cheshire, England, where the friends meet often at a local pub to chat about life and love.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

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Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

Will Mellor

Will Mellor

Gaz

Natalie Casey

Natalie Casey

Donna

Freddie Hogan

Freddie Hogan

Billy

Georgia Henshaw

Georgia Henshaw

Cassie

Luke Gell

Tim

Creative team

Created by: Susan Nickson

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