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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 12 - Promotion

Beryl becomes acutely aware of her 'common' demeanour after Sandra is given a promotion at work. Sandra offers to treat her to elocution lessons as a birthday present, but it seems an uphill struggle.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 25th March 1971
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Guest cast
Fabia Drake Mrs. Duval (Elocution Teacher)
Diana King Mrs. Birkenshaw (Customer)
Robert Raglan Mr. Lloyd (Manager)
Eunice Black Manageress
Mary Jordan 1st Customer
Gilly Fraser Rosie (Colleague)
Shane Shelton 2nd Customer
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Myra Taylor Writer
John Chapman Script Editor
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Jeremy Bear Production Designer

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