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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 6 - The Edge

Someone has stolen Lucian's pet rabbits and he has climbed on to the fifth floor of the City Pets shop and is threatening to jump. As everybody arrives to help, it seems that Mrs Hutchinson's niece, Dadonna, has come up with the solution.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 28th October 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
Guest cast
Patrick McAlinney Father O'Leary
Jeffrey Longmore (as Geoffrey Longmore) Taxi Driver
Valerie Phillips Dadonna
Tommy Wright Policeman
Rita Howard Neighbour
Jim Whelan PC in Street
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Roger Race Producer
Phil Roberson Production Designer

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