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 8, Episode 7 - The Struggle
Sandra's big day arrives and her mother has arranged everything to perfection - and at great expense. All is prepared except for the fact that Derek has been offered a post in Africa to study the mating habits of the greater ape! Carol tries her best to advise her friend.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th November 1977
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Nerys Hughes | Sandra Hutchinson |
| Elizabeth Estensen | Carol Boswell |
| Mollie Sugden | Thelma Hutchinson |
| Michael Angelis | Lucian |
| Ray Dunbobbin (as Ray Dundobbin) | Mr. Boswell |
| Jack Le White | Grandad |
| Carmel McSharry | Mrs. Boswell |
| Tom Chadbon | Derek Paynton |
| William Moore | Mr. Hutchinson |
| Jackie Fishel | Barbara |
| Valerie Phillips | Dadonna |
| John Jardine | Vicar |
| Neil Kennedy | Man in Taxi Office |
| Carla Lane | Writer |
| Roger Race | Producer |
| Antony Thorpe | Production Designer |