Birds of a Feather 1989
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
- Updated
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Two sisters navigate life together after their husbands are imprisoned for armed robbery.”
- features a long-running cast
- explores family dynamics
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Nicked Oct 16, 1989
- E2 Just Visiting Oct 23, 1989
- E3 Shift! Oct 30, 1989
- E4 Women's Troubles Nov 6, 1989
- E5 Cheat! Nov 13, 1989
- E6 Substitute Nov 20, 1989
- E7 Sailing Dec 26, 1989
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 Getting a Grip Sep 6, 1990
- E2 Sweet Smell of Success Sep 13, 1990
- E3 Young Guns Sep 20, 1990
- E4 Muesli Sep 27, 1990
- E5 Keep Off the Grass Oct 4, 1990
- E6 Mice Oct 11, 1990
- E7 Brief Encounter Oct 18, 1990
- E8 You Pays Yer Money Oct 25, 1990
- E9 Trust Nov 1, 1990
- E10 Thirty Something Nov 8, 1990
- E11 Love on the Run Nov 15, 1990
- E12 Old Friends Nov 22, 1990
- E13 Parting Nov 29, 1990
- E14 Jobs for the Girls Dec 6, 1990
- E15 Someone Else's Baby Dec 13, 1990
- E16 Falling in Love Again Dec 25, 1990
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Keeping Up Appearances Aug 31, 1991
- E2 Tinker, Tailor Sep 7, 1991
- E3 Baby Come Back Sep 14, 1991
- E4 Just Family Sep 21, 1991
- E5 Confidence Sep 28, 1991
- E6 The Lost Weekend Oct 5, 1991
- E7 History Oct 12, 1991
- E8 Poetic Justice Oct 19, 1991
- E9 Favour of the Month Oct 26, 1991
- E10 Cuckoo Nov 2, 1991
- E11 Schooling Nov 9, 1991
- E12 Business Nov 16, 1991
- E13 We'll Always Have Majorca Dec 25, 1991
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 Breadwinner Sep 13, 1992
- E2 Food for Thought Sep 20, 1992
- E3 Commitments Sep 27, 1992
- E4 Wipe That Smile Off Your Tape Oct 4, 1992
- E5 Caring Oct 11, 1992
- E6 Nine and a Half Days Oct 11, 1992
- E7 Belongings Oct 25, 1992
- E8 Hungry for Love Nov 1, 1992
- E9 Time and Tides Nov 8, 1992
- E10 Sisters Are Doing It... Nov 15, 1992
- E11 The Front Nov 22, 1992
- E12 Okey-Cokey-Karaoke Nov 29, 1992
- E13 Loyalty Nov 29, 1992
- E14 The Chigwell Connection Dec 25, 1992
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 High Fidelity Sep 5, 1993
- E2 Bang Sep 12, 1993
- E3 Non-Starter Sep 19, 1993
- E4 Absent Friends Sep 26, 1993
- E5 Suspicious Minds Oct 3, 1993
- E6 Dead Loss Oct 10, 1993
- E7 A Brush with the Law Oct 17, 1993
- E8 Mind Over Matter Oct 24, 1993
- E9 East Side Story Oct 31, 1993
- E10 Find the Lady Nov 7, 1993
- E11 An Inspector Stays Nov 14, 1993
- E12 All Gone Pear Shaped Nov 21, 1993
- E13 A Beautiful Game Nov 28, 1993
- E14 It Happened in Hollywood Dec 25, 1993
Frequently asked questions
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.