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 4 - Love Is A Many Stupid Thing

Love & peace between man & beast is Sandra's new cause. But love & peace between man & Sandra causes trouble for The Liver Birds.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th September 1975
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 26th October 2011 8:40am Gold
Thursday 27th October 2011 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 14th March 2012 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 14th March 2012 8:40am Gold
Sunday 24th June 2012 7:30am Gold
Monday 25th June 2012 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 20th November 2012 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 21st November 2012 6:00am Gold
Wednesday 30th January 2013 6:30am Gold
Thursday 31st January 2013 2:30am Gold
Thursday 4th December 2014 1:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Elizabeth Estensen Carol Boswell
John Nettles Paul
Guest cast
Barry Stokes Bill
Paula Tilbrook Housewife
Jim Whelan Butcher
Julie Sinclair Girl
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Tim Gleeson Production Designer

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