The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC
The Liver Birds

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.

Episode menu

Pilot - Comedy Playhouse

The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Dawn (Pauline Collins). Copyright: BBC
Dawn and Beryl don't just share a flat in Liverpool, they also share each others' clothes, food and drink - but they draw the line at boyfriends!

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 14th April 1969
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Pauline Collins Dawn
Guest cast
Roy Marsden Nigel
Hugh Walters Terence
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Myra Taylor Writer
Lew Schwarz Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Gillian Howard Production Designer

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