Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.1/10
Birds of a Feather
Overview
Birds of a Feather is a British sitcom that was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and on ITV from 2013. Starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, it was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, who also wrote some of the episodes along with many other writers. The first episode sees sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodos brought together when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery. Sharon, who lived in an Edmonton council flat, moves into Tracey's expensive house in Chigwell, Essex. Their next-door neighbour, and later friend, Dorien Green is a middle-aged married woman who is constantly having affairs with younger men. In the later series the location is changed to Hainault. The series ended on Christmas Eve 1998 after a 9-year-run.
This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.1 across its 12 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Pauline Quirke
Sharon Theodopolopodos
Linda Robson
Tracey Stubbs
Lesley Joseph
Dorien Green
Charlie Quirke
Travis Stubbs
Seasons
Specials
3 Episodes • Aired 2016-12-24
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1989-10-16
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
16 Episodes • Aired 1990-09-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 3
13 Episodes • Aired 1991-08-31
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 4
14 Episodes • Aired 1992-09-13
No season overview provided for this season.