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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 4, Episode 5 - Girl Saturday

Beryl has been told she must start wearing spectacles but she is worried that if they are grotesque then Robert will not want to see her any more.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 6th February 1974
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Polly James Beryl Hennessey
John Nettles Paul
Sheila Fay Ethel Hennessey
Jonathan Lynn Robert
Guest cast
Jeanne Mockford Receptionist
John Rudling Man
John Dunbar Optician
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
John Chapman Script Editor
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ray Millichope Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Anna Ridley Production Designer

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