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 5, Episode 2 - Look After The Children ...

Sandra has managed to convince Carol that her parents are the ideal couple and so she is aghast when she hears that her mother has gone missing!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th September 1975
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 24th October 2011 8:40am Gold
Tuesday 25th October 2011 6:30am Gold
Monday 12th March 2012 6:20am Gold
Monday 12th March 2012 8:30am Gold
Thursday 21st June 2012 8:30am Gold
Friday 22nd June 2012 6:30am Gold
Friday 16th November 2012 7:40am Gold
Saturday 17th November 2012 6:00am Gold
Tuesday 29th January 2013 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 30th January 2013 2:30am Gold
Tuesday 2nd December 2014 1:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Elizabeth Estensen Carol Boswell
Mollie Sugden Thelma Hutchinson
Guest cast
Linda James Receptionist
Anthony Wingate Taxi Driver
Phillip Joseph Hotel Porter
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Tim Gleeson Production Designer

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