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 4, Episode 12 - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

As the wedding approaches, Robert begins staying in the flat. Despite confining himself to the sofa, it's not long before both the girls' mothers have entirely the wrong idea. Sandra, meanwhile, is home-sitting a sick dog from the kennel.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 27th March 1974
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 21st October 2011 8:40am Gold
Saturday 22nd October 2011 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 7th March 2012 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 7th March 2012 8:40am Gold
Monday 18th June 2012 8:20am Gold
Tuesday 19th June 2012 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 13th November 2012 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 14th November 2012 6:00am Gold
Monday 28th January 2013 6:00am Gold
Tuesday 29th January 2013 2:00am Gold
Thursday 27th November 2014 1:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Mollie Sugden Thelma Hutchinson
Sheila Fay Ethel Hennessey
Jonathan Lynn Robert
Guest cast
Patrick McAlinney Father O'Leary
Edna Doré (as Edna Dore) Mrs. Sayers
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
John Chapman Script Editor
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Bob Dearberg Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Oliver Bayldon Production Designer

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