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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 3, Episode 6 - Birds And Bottom Drawers

Having read her horoscope, Sandra's hung up on the notion of getting married, and starts collecting a 'bottom drawer' of household goods for her future marital home. It doesn't seem to matter that she doesn't even have a casual boyfriend!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 17th March 1972
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
Guest cast
Stan Jay Delivery Man
Stanley McGeagh Delivery Man
Kenneth Waller Milkman
Brian Sweeney (as Bryan Sweeney) Newspaper Boy
Paul Greaves Store Detective
Raymond Mason Store Manager
June Sylvaine Store Worker
Writing team
Jack Seddon Writer
David Pursall Writer
Production team
Douglas Argent Director
Douglas Argent Producer
Peter Pitt Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Anna Ridley Production Designer

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