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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 6 - Three's A Crowd

Life is turned upside down for the girls when Sandra's actress friend, Victoria, comes to stay. Her effect on the flat and the men in their life is overpowering and her pretentions soon have Beryl and Sandra praying for her to leave.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th February 1971
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Guest cast
Joe Gladwin Charlie (Taxi Driver)
Bridget Armstrong Victoria (Sandra's Actress Friend)
Christopher Timothy Harry
Leslie Lawton Ron
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Myra Taylor Writer
Eric Idle Script Editor
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Allan Anson Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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