Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
Butterflies
Overview
Ria Parkinson is a bored housewife and mother. She spends her time daydreaming, and meets regularly with wealthy businessman Leonard to relieve the monotony. Husband Ben, a dentist and avid butterfly collector is oblivious to it all, and her unemployed grown up sons, who both live at home also have other things on their minds, especially girlfriends.
This production, originally released in 1978, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Wendy Craig
Ria Parkinson
Geoffrey Palmer
Ben Parkinson
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Adam Parkinson
Andrew Hall
Russell Parkinson
Bruce Montague
Leonard Dunn
Michael Ripper
Thomas
Joyce Windsor
Ruby
Brian Murphy
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 2000-11-17
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1978-11-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
8 Episodes • Aired 1979-10-26
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
7 Episodes • Aired 1980-09-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
7 Episodes • Aired 1983-09-07
No season overview provided for this season.