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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 10, Episode 2

Beryl's boozy mum, the gin-soaked Mrs. Boswell, pays an unwelcome visit and while she's antagonising all and sundry with her drunken comments, Sandra slips away to meet Rex, the married love of her life.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 13th May 1996
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Mollie Sugden Thelma Hutchinson
Michael Angelis Lucian
Geoffrey Leesley Rex
Lee Oakes Gwyn
Carmel McSharry Mrs Hennessey
Guest cast
Bill Dean Mr Hennessey
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Angie De Chastelai Smith (as Angela de Chastelai Smith) Director
Philip Kampff Producer
Carla Lane Executive Producer
Geoffrey Perkins Executive Producer
Mark Lawrence Editor
John Asbridge Production Designer
Judy Loe Casting Director
Yves Barre Costume Designer
Diane Chenery-Wickens (as Diane Wickens) Make-up Designer
Graham Rimmington Lighting Designer
Andy Carroll Graphics

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