The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC
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 3 - You've Got To Laugh
Carol is determined to take Sandra's mind of her worries, but her best efforts are undermined by her Uncle Billy (deceased).
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 19th September 1975
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 25th October 2011 | 8:40am | Gold |
| Wednesday 26th October 2011 | 6:30am | Gold |
| Tuesday 13th March 2012 | 6:30am | Gold |
| Tuesday 13th March 2012 | 8:40am | Gold |
| Friday 22nd June 2012 | 8:30am | Gold |
| Saturday 23rd June 2012 | 6:30am | Gold |
| Monday 19th November 2012 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Tuesday 20th November 2012 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Wednesday 30th January 2013 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Wednesday 3rd December 2014 | 1:00pm | Drama |
Cast & crew
| Nerys Hughes | Sandra Hutchinson |
| Elizabeth Estensen | Carol Boswell |
| Mollie Sugden | Thelma Hutchinson |
| Michael Angelis | Lucian |
| John Nettles | Paul |
| Eileen Kennally | Mrs. Boswell |
| Jack Le White | Grandad |
| Jackie Fishel | Barbara |
| Philip Jackson | Delivery Man |
| Joe Holmes | Old Man |
| Carla Lane | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |