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.

The Liver Birds - Collection One

From the ground-breaking comedic pen of Carla Lane (Solo/Bread/Butterflies) and Myra Taylor, Polly James is Beryl and Nerys Hughes is Sandra in The Liver Birds.

Beryl and Sandra are flatmates - roommates really given the size of their accommodation - in 1970s' Liverpool. With a rivalry and friendship that bounces off the screen, the bed and the couch, the two girls grapple with boyfriends, bigger flats, smaller dogs, unaffordable holidays, sister's weddings, challenging parents and feisty old grandads, all while having the time of their lives.

In addition to all twelve episodes, this release features a new and exclusive interview with Polly James and Nerys Hughes, giving insight into the love, the laughter, and how they made it all happen. From the unforgettable hit theme tune by The Scaffold to the laugh-a-minute scripts and pitch-perfect performances, The Liver Birds lights up the screen as bright and beautiful as the city that inspired it.

First released: Monday 8th April 2013

Extra features

  • Distributor: Acorn Media
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 2
  • Minutes: 345
  • Subtitles: English
  • Catalogue: AV3079

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