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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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Episode menu

- Series 9, Episode 1 - There's No Place Like Away From Home

Sandra is now married to Derek and they have moved into their own home. However, their clinic is not doing very well and, to make ends meet, Carol suggests they rent out a room to her.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th November 1978
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
Guest cast
Debbie Arnold Vet's Assistant
Jim Whelan Telephone Engineer
George Panther Telephone Engineer
Rita Howard Lady #1
Betty Wernick Lady #2
Carole Berlyne Lady #3
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Roger Race Producer
Marjorie Pratt Production Designer

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