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 9 - The Dog

Beryl's none too keen when Sandra returns home with a small puppy, particularly as the landlord expressly forbids pets in the building.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 24th September 2011 7:30am Gold
Sunday 25th September 2011 6:30am Gold
Monday 30th January 2012 6:30am Gold
Monday 30th January 2012 9:20am Gold
Thursday 17th May 2012 9:00am Gold
Friday 18th May 2012 6:30am Gold
Saturday 13th October 2012 7:45am Gold
Sunday 14th October 2012 6:00am Gold
Monday 7th January 2013 8:20am Gold
Tuesday 8th January 2013 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 21st October 2014 1:00pm Drama
Tuesday 21st October 2014 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Guest cast
Mike Lucas Gerry (Neighbour)
John Sharp Mr. Barrett (Neighbour)
Aubrey Morris Mr. Simms (Landlord)
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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