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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 8, Episode 1 - Something Beginning

Sandra was enjoying her new career as a kennel maid until she got Carol a job there as well. Carol has managed to lose most of the dogs and rounding them up by using a Land Rover proves to be eventful.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 23rd September 1977
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nerys Hughes Sandra Hutchinson
Elizabeth Estensen Carol Boswell
Mollie Sugden Thelma Hutchinson
Michael Angelis Lucian
Ray Dunbobbin (as Ray Dundobbin) Mr Boswell
Carmel McSharry Mrs Boswell
Tom Chadbon Derek Paynton
Guest cast
Jackie Fishel Barbara
John Quarmby Mr. Baxter
Sue Cornell Maid
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Roger Race Producer
Antony Thorpe Production Designer

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