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 6, Episode 2 - The Maypole
Carol's younger sister Barbara has gone off to London to live with her boyfriend, causing some worry. Sandra's boyfriend Paul offers to drive the girls down to see if all is well but the journey proves to be full of pitfalls. The car breaks down, a rucksack gets lost, and they become the proud possessors of a goat.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 20th February 1976
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Nerys Hughes | Sandra Hutchinson |
| Elizabeth Estensen | Carol Boswell |
| Mollie Sugden | Thelma Hutchinson |
| Michael Angelis | Lucian |
| John Nettles | Paul |
| Eileen Kennally | Mrs Boswell |
| Ray Dunbobbin (as Ray Dundobbin) | Mr Boswell |
| Jack Le White | Grandad |
| Hilda Fenemore | Lady in Cafe |
| Joyce Windsor | Lady in Cafe |
| Derek Etchells | Driver |
| Jon Ellis | Driver |
| Chris Canavan | Driver |
| Harry Fielder | Driver |
| Carla Lane | Writer |
| Douglas Argent | Producer |