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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 2 - The Flower Picker

Carol makes one mistake too many at the kennels when she mixes up the tablets for the dogs and gets the sack. Sandra is having the opposite effect on Derek, the vet, as it looks like romance is in the air.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 30th 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
Jack Le White Grandad
Carmel McSharry Mrs Boswell
Tom Chadbon Derek Paynton
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Roger Race Producer
Phil Roberson Production Designer

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