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 6 - Pack Up Your Troubles

Sandra feels in need of a holiday and a good rest from all of her problems, but equally unable to leave her parents when they are having troubles of their own.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 13th February 1974
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 15th October 2011 7:30am Gold
Sunday 16th October 2011 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 28th February 2012 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 28th February 2012 8:40am Gold
Monday 11th June 2012 8:20am Gold
Tuesday 12th June 2012 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 6th November 2012 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 7th November 2012 6:00am Gold
Friday 25th January 2013 6:00am Gold
Wednesday 19th November 2014 1:00pm Drama
Wednesday 19th 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
John Rapley Taxi Driver
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
John Chapman Script Editor
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ray Millichope Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Anna Ridley Production Designer

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