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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.

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Series 7 - It Insists On Coming Once A Year

It looks like Sandra will be spending Christmas on her own. Then Carol hatches a plan.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 22nd December 1976
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
40 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Elizabeth Estensen Carol Boswell
Michael Angelis Lucian
John Nettles Paul
Eileen Kennally Mrs Boswell
Ray Dunbobbin (as Ray Dundobbin) Mr Boswell
Jack Le White Grandad
Guest cast
Jackie Fishel Barbara
John Alkin Rex
Kenneth Waller Florist
David Valla Florist's Assistant
John Scott Martin Taxi Driver
Brian Godfrey Delivery Boy
Maggie Flint Neighbour
Nellie Griffiths Neighbour
Iris Fry Neighbour
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Douglas Argent Producer
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer

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