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 8 - Open Your Eyes And It Still Hasn't Gone

All of the married women are bemoaning the fact that their men have decided to spend Christmas together - away from it all. As Carol is the only one without marital problems, she decides to try and help.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 23rd December 1977
Time
8:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Guest cast
Jackie Fishel Barbara
Diana Harker First Woman
Dinah Handley Second Woman
Betty Wernick Third Woman
Lovette Edwards Fourth Woman
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Roger Race Producer
Antony Thorpe Production Designer
Frank Vicary Violinist

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