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

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Good Samaritans

Sandra is inspired by the works of Bertrand Russell to help her fellow man. Beryl is a reluctant follower, but the pair step up to the plate when colleague Irene runs into some marital stress.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 4th February 1971
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 16th September 2011 8:20am Gold
Saturday 17th September 2011 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 18th January 2012 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 18th January 2012 9:20am Gold
Tuesday 8th May 2012 9:00am Gold
Wednesday 9th May 2012 6:30am Gold
Thursday 4th October 2012 7:40am Gold
Friday 5th October 2012 6:00am Gold
Saturday 22nd December 2012 8:20am Gold
Sunday 23rd December 2012 6:30am Gold
Thursday 9th October 2014 1:00pm Drama
Thursday 9th October 2014 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Guest cast
Elizabeth Begley Gerry's Mother
Nicholas McArdle Mr. Harris (Neighbour)
George Layton Joe
Pamela Binns Irene (Beryl And Sandra's Colleague)
Robin McGee Alan
Mike Lucas Gerry (Neighbour)
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Myra Taylor Writer
Eric Idle Script Editor
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Allan Anson Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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