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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 11 - Mother's Day
Mother's Day would normally see Beryl's parents visit, but this year Sandra's invited hers. They compromise with a party, but neither mother likes the other and slob vs snob could result in friction!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 18th March 1971
- Time
- 7:45pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Nerys Hughes | Sandra Hutchinson |
| Polly James | Beryl Hennessey |
| Mollie Sugden | Thelma Hutchinson |
| Sheila Fay | Ethel Hennessey |
| Cyril Shaps | Mr. Hennessey |
| Mike Lucas | Gerry (Neighbour) |
| Ivan Beavis | Mr. Hutchinson |
| Carla Lane | Writer |
| Myra Taylor | Writer |
| John Chapman | Script Editor |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
| Richard Hunt | Production Designer |
Press
The new edition seems better than the original. It has more shape and the dialogue by Carla Lane and Myra Taylor has a much sharper and fresher wit.
James Thomas, The Daily Express, 19th March 1971