Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort
Birds Of A Feather

Birds Of A Feather (1989)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1 / BBC One
  • 1989 - 2020
  • 128 episodes (12 series)

Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien. Stars Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Charlie Quirke, Samuel James and more.

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Linda Robson discusses Birds Of A Feather return fears

Linda Robson has said she was nervous about returning to her role in Birds Of A Feather.

Metro, 19th July 2013

Female friendship is the key to sitcom success

ITV's revival is a reminder of how central women's friendships are to most classic comedy shows.

Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 30th June 2013

Can Birds of a Feather survive the revival curse?

As ITV announces plans to revive the BBC sitcom, we look at which comebacks have worked - and which have not...

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 19th June 2013

Can Birds of a Feather cope in Towie's Essex of today?

We compare the Essex of then and now, through Dorien, Sharon and Tracey, and Joey, Arg and Jessica.

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th June 2013

Are sitcom revivals ever a good idea?

As ITV announces the return of Birds of a Feather, Michael Hogan considers the troubled history of reviving sitcoms.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 18th June 2013

Does the world really need Birds Of A Feather back?

OK, I admit it. I never quite understood the appeal of Birds Of A Feather, first time around.

Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 18th June 2013

ITV orders new Birds Of A Feather series

ITV is reviving Birds Of A Feather, the BBC's hit 1990s sitcom. It has ordered 8 new episodes of the show.

British Comedy Guide, 18th June 2013

BBC considering new Birds Of A Feather series

The BBC is considering a new series of 1990s hit sitcom Birds Of A Feather.

British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2013

Birds Of A Feather may return to television

Long-running sitcom Birds Of A Feather could be set to return to the BBC for another series following the success of a touring stage production.

British Comedy Guide, 10th July 2012

Birds of a Feather to flock together in stage version

Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph are bringing the TV series that last aired almost 14 years ago to the theatre.

Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 23rd December 2011

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