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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 2, Episode 1 - The Wedding

Beryl's sister, Gloria, is due to get married. Beryl's none too pleased with her bridesmaid's dress, but when both Gloria and her fiancé, Ernie, decide to call it off, she changes her tune.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 7th January 1971
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Sheila Fay Ethel Hennessey
Guest cast
Cyril Shaps Mr. Hennessey
Paula Wilcox Gloria (Beryl's Sister)
Barrie Rutter Ernie (Gloria's Fiancé)
P.G. Stephens Priest
Chris Gannon Photographer
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Myra Taylor Writer
Eric Idle Script Editor
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Chris Wimble Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
David Spode Production Designer

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