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 7 - The Man Downstairs

Beryl and Sandra are equally captivated when a tall, dark gentleman moves into the flat below. He is slightly less impressed by their overly-keen advances, however!

Notes

This episode is also known as The Guest House.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 18th February 1971
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 21st September 2011 8:20am Gold
Thursday 22nd September 2011 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 25th January 2012 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 25th January 2012 9:20am Gold
Wednesday 9th May 2012 9:00am Gold
Thursday 10th May 2012 6:30am Gold
Monday 14th May 2012 9:00am Gold
Tuesday 15th May 2012 6:30am Gold
Sunday 23rd December 2012 7:40am Gold
Monday 24th December 2012 6:30am Gold
Thursday 16th October 2014 1:00pm Drama
Thursday 16th October 2014 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Guest cast
Ronald Allen Derek
Helen Cotterill Receptionist
Davyd Harries Man on Train
Carol Cleveland Girlfriend
Donald McKillop (as Don McKillup) Man at Guest House
Gwyneth Owen Landlady
Jill Richards Pregnant Girl at Guest House
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Myra Taylor Writer
John Chapman Script Editor
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
David Spence Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Jeremy Bear Production Designer

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