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 3, Episode 12 - Liverpool Or Everton

After football - and Beryl's dedication to Everton FC - comes between the girls and Sandra's boyfriend, they establish a works' female team.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th May 1972
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 8th October 2011 7:30am Gold
Sunday 9th October 2011 6:30am Gold
Friday 17th February 2012 6:30am Gold
Friday 17th February 2012 8:40am Gold
Monday 4th June 2012 6:50am Gold
Tuesday 30th October 2012 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 31st October 2012 6:00am Gold
Monday 21st January 2013 6:30am Gold
Monday 10th November 2014 1:00pm Drama
Monday 10th November 2014 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Guest cast
Ken Jones Uncle Dermot
Susan Littler Julie
Bill Kenwright Joe
Michael David Patrick
Terry Devaney Mike
Elissa Derwent Jackie
Writing team
Jack Seddon Writer
David Pursall Writer
Production team
Douglas Argent Director
Douglas Argent Producer
Michel Boyd Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Peter Brachacki Production Designer

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