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 2 - Friends At First Sight

When Sandra's brother returns home from living in Australia, Sandra takes a fresh look at her relationship with Beryl and wonders what she would be like as a sister-in-law.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 9th January 1974
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 11th October 2011 8:40am Gold
Wednesday 12th October 2011 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 8:40am Gold
Wednesday 6th June 2012 8:30am Gold
Thursday 7th June 2012 6:30am Gold
Friday 2nd November 2012 7:40am Gold
Saturday 3rd November 2012 6:00am Gold
Wednesday 23rd January 2013 6:00am Gold
Thursday 13th November 2014 1:00pm Drama
Thursday 13th November 2014 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Mollie Sugden Thelma Hutchinson
Ivan Beavis Henry Hutchinson
Guest cast
Lewis Fiander Derek Hennessey
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
John Chapman Script Editor
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ray Millichope Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Anna Ridley Production Designer

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