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 9, Episode 5 - Somewhere To Live ... Somewhere To Love

Now that the Boswells are homeless they are finding few places to park their caravan in Liverpool. Meanwhile, Sandra has an admirer and decides to make husband Derek jealous. Unfortunately, her plan succeeds in a rather unexpected way.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 22nd December 1978
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 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
Carmel McSharry Mrs. Boswell
Tom Chadbon Derek Paynton
Guest cast
Paul Duncan Alan
Ralph Watson Policeman in Station
Johnny Maxfield First PC
Peter Martin Farmer
Sylvia Stoker Old lady
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Roger Race Producer
Marjorie Pratt Production Designer

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