a b "BBC Two - Two Doors Down, Series 6, Christine 69". BBC Programmes . Retrieved 14 November 2022. Hogan, Michael (20 December 2021). "Two Doors Down Christmas Special, review: comedy as awkward as Christmas with the neighbours". The Telegraph . Retrieved 20 December 2021.

A routine operation turns into an overnight stay in hospital for Christine, and a populated visiting time raises a medley of discussions that all lead to Christine worrying about whether she'll survive her surgery - and Eric wondering if he'll ever get his dinner. Christine palms off organising a welcoming party for the new, rather mismatched, couple across the street, Alan and Michelle, onto Beth. There being a younger woman on the street raises Cathy's jealousy levels, which soon boil over and she takes to seeing to the house porch Michelle has condemned... First appearance of Alan and Michelle. Beth and Eric become exhausted with the tales and travails of Christine's indecision as to how to renovate her bathroom, while an unlikely friendship develops - via alcohol - between Cathy and Michelle; will it last? Rudden, Liam (20 February 2020). "Rab C Nesbitt and Two Doors Down star Elaine C Smith recalls her days teaching drama in Edinburgh ahead of new play at the Lyceum". Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 5 March 2020. a b "BBC Two - Two Doors Down, Series 6, Aussie Holiday". BBC Programmes . Retrieved 5 November 2022.Series seven was filmed over the summer in Scotland. Sadly, shortly after the production wrapped it was announced that co-creator and writer Simon Carlyle had passed away in August aged 48. His acclaimed work includes Psychobitches, Two Doors Down, Boy Meets Girland Changing Ends. Rowat, Alison (9 November 2022). "Two Doors Down, BBC2, series six, episode one and iPlayer". The Herald . Retrieved 10 November 2022. Critical reaction to the 2020 special was overwhelmingly positive, with The Telegraph 's Anita Singh calling it "one of the unsung gems of the festive season", saying it "takes a well-worn scenario ... and gives it some bite", [68] and The Guardian's Rebecca Nicholson lauding praise on the cast, while noting that "for those of us missing family gatherings this year, this is an accurate re-enactment of some of its most awkward corners". [69] Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy Commissioning at the BBC, says: “Two Doors Down continues on its understated march towards classic BBC sitcom status with the last series pulling in some of its highest viewing figures to date. We’re delighted to be doing more and are excited to see the show move to BBC One for a whole new legion of fans to enjoy.” Two Doors Down won the Best Comedy award at the 2017 Royal Television Society Scotland Awards, with separate BAFTA Scotland wins for cast and crew over the course of its run. [17]

The pilot episode was shot with all the crew and cast in a "cramped, medium-sized living room". [1] After the pilot was deemed successful, filming was moved to purpose-built sets in Dumbarton. [1] Filming for the first series took place in the late summer and autumn of 2015. [51] [52]A jet-lagged Alan and Michelle, just in from Vegas, share their big news to everyone... the celebrations soon going off the rails. a b "Digiguide - All Seasons - Two Doors Down (Show Times)". Digiguide . Retrieved 25 November 2023. TVGuide - Two Doors Down - Cathy's Come Home - SEASON 7 EPISODE 1 OF 6". TVGuide.co.uk . Retrieved 19 November 2023.