The Liver Birds

The Liver Birds (1969-1996)

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The Liver Birds is a British sitcom, set in Liverpool, North West England, which aired on BBC1 from April 1969 to January 1979, and again in 1996. The show was created by Carla Lane and Myra Taylor. The two Liverpudlian housewives had met at a local writers club and decided to pool their talents.

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Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S10E07Moving Out?Jun 24, 1996
S10E06Out of HospitalJun 17, 1996
S10E05Going Into HospitalJun 3, 1996
S10E04On the TownMay 27, 1996
S10E03Spare That Tree!May 20, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of The Liver Birds premiere?

The Liver Birds premiered on April 14, 1969.

Who were the two main characters in The Liver Birds?

The two main characters in The Liver Birds were Beryl Hennessey and Sandra Hutchinson.

What was the premise of The Liver Birds?

The Liver Birds was a sitcom about two young women who shared a flat in Liverpool.

Who played the role of Beryl Hennessey?

Polly James played the role of Beryl Hennessey.

Who played the role of Sandra Hutchinson?

Nerys Hughes played the role of Sandra Hutchinson.

Who created The Liver Birds?

The Liver Birds was created by Carla Lane.

How many episodes of The Liver Birds were produced?

A total of 80 episodes of The Liver Birds were produced.

What was the running time of each episode in The Liver Birds?

Each episode of The Liver Birds had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

In what city was The Liver Birds set?

The Liver Birds was set in Liverpool, England.

Who wrote the theme song for The Liver Birds?

The theme song for The Liver Birds was written by Gerard Kenny and Barbara Moore.

What was the title of the theme song for The Liver Birds?

The title of the theme song for The Liver Birds was "The Birds and the Bees".

Who performed the theme song for The Liver Birds?

The theme song for The Liver Birds was performed by Mike Moran.

What is the meaning behind the title 'The Liver Birds'?

The title 'The Liver Birds' refers to two legendary bird statues that sit atop the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool.

What was the special connection between Carla Lane and The Liver Birds?

Carla Lane, the creator of The Liver Birds, drew inspiration from her own experiences of life in Liverpool.

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