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Birds of a Feather 1989

★ 6.3/10 · 24 votes ComedyDrama 12 seasons · 126 eps Ended
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What is Birds of a Feather?

The British sitcom "Birds of a Feather" is a comedy-drama series created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. It was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and later revived on ITV.

Type
TV series
Year
1989
Status
Ended
Episodes
126
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Oct 16, 1989
Last aired
Feb 25, 2016
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One, ITV1
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy #Drama
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The British sitcom "Birds of a Feather" is a comedy-drama series created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. It was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and later revived on ITV. The series stars Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, and Lesley Joseph, with the creators also writing some of the episodes. The show follows the lives of two sisters, one of whom moves in with the other after their husbands are sent to prison. Their lives become intertwined with that of their glamorous next-door neighbour, Dorien Green. The series explores the relationships and misadventures of these three women, showcasing their personalities and interactions.

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“Two sisters navigate life together after their husbands are imprisoned for armed robbery.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a long-running cast
  • explores family dynamics
Keep in mind
  • premise relies on criminal activity
  • contains mature themes

Watch it if you enjoy classic British sitcoms about family and friendship.

The series contains themes related to imprisonment and domestic life.

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Mytharc (17): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (47): Character development & subplots
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Season 1 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 16 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 14 episodes
Season 5 · 14 episodes
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Who created the show?

The series was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.

Who are the main stars?

The show stars Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, and Lesley Joseph.

Where did the show air?

It was broadcast on BBC One and later on ITV.

What is the premise?

Two sisters move in together after their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery.

Who is the neighbor?

The sisters' neighbor and friend is named Dorien Green.

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