The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC
The Liver Birds
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1969 - 1996
- 86 episodes (10 series)
Sitcom exploring the lives and loves of two young, single females sharing a flat together in Liverpool. Stars Nerys Hughes, Polly James, Elizabeth Estensen, Pauline Collins, Mollie Sugden and more.
Key cast & crew credits
| Nerys Hughes | Sandra Hutchinson (Series 2-10) |
| Polly James | Beryl Hennessey (Series 1-4 & 10) |
| Elizabeth Estensen | Carol Boswell (Series 5-9) |
| Pauline Collins | Dawn (Series 1) |
| Mollie Sugden | Mrs. Hutchinson (Series 2-10) |
| Michael Angelis | Lucian (Series 5-10) |
| John Nettles | Paul (Series 3-6) |
| Eileen Kennally | Mrs. Boswell (Series 5-7) |
| Ray Dunbobbin (as Ray Dundobbin) | Mr. Boswell (Series 5-9) |
| Jack Le White | Grandad (Series 5-9) |
| Carmel McSharry | Mrs. Boswell (Series 8-9) |
| Tom Chadbon | Derek Paynton (Series 8-9) |
| Ivan Beavis | Henry Hutchinson (Series 4) |
| William Moore | Mr. Hutchinson (Series 8) |
| Sheila Fay | Mrs. Hennessey (Series 2-4) |
| Jonathan Lynn | Robert (Series 4) |
| Geoffrey Leesley | Rex (Series 10) |
| Lee Oakes | Gwyn (Series 10) |
| Carmel McSharry | Mrs Hennessey (Series 10) |
| Carla Lane | Writer (Series 1-10) |
| Myra Taylor | Writer (Series 1-2) |
| Lew Schwarz | Writer (Series 1-2) |
| John Chapman | Script Editor (Series 2-4) |
| Eric Idle | Script Editor (Series 2) |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director (Series 1-5) |
| Angie De Chastelai Smith (as Angela de Chastelai Smith) | Director (Series 10) |
| Douglas Argent | Producer (Series 3 & 5-7) |
| Roger Race | Producer (Series 8-9) |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer (Series 1-5) |
| Philip Kampff | Producer (Series 10) |
| Carla Lane | Executive Producer (Series 10) |
| Geoffrey Perkins | Executive Producer (Series 10) |
| Mark Lawrence | Editor (Series 10) |
| Ian Rawnsley | Production Designer (Series 7) |
| Marjorie Pratt | Production Designer (Series 9) |
| Allan Anson | Production Designer (Series 1-2) |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer (Series 5) |
| John Asbridge | Production Designer (Series 10) |
| Judy Loe | Casting Director (Series 10) |
| Yves Barre | Costume Designer (Series 10) |
| Diane Chenery-Wickens (as Diane Wickens) | Make-up Designer (Series 10) |
| Graham Rimmington | Lighting Designer (Series 10) |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer (Series 1-4) |
| Andy Carroll | Graphics (Series 10) |
| Carla Lane | Creator (Series 1-10) |
| Myra Taylor | Creator (Series 1-10) |