Laurence Marks
Director
Birds of a Feather (1989)
Series 6
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.
Released Oct. 16, 1989
Episode 29 min
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Production Companies: BBC, ITV
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S6E15 - The Chigwell Years
After over-indulging, Sharon nods off and dreams of a different life...
Dec. 18, 1994, midnight
S6E1 - Not in My Backyard
Someone famous is moving to Chigwell. She's guarded by heavies, and her children are called Harry and William. It's no wonder Tracey, Sharon, and Dorien draw the obvious conclusions.
Sept. 18, 1994, midnight
S6E2 - Mrs Robinson
Garth is dating an older divorcee, while Chris has turned his hand to creative writing.
Sept. 25, 1993, midnight
S6E3 - First Time Caller
Tracey ponders her contribution to society; a radio phone-in offers one answer.
Oct. 2, 1994, midnight
S6E4 - Compulsion
Dorien's spending sprees are ever-more lavish - but why?
Oct. 9, 1994, midnight
S6E5 - All Day and All of the Night
Chris's cousin seems intent on turning the café into a drinking den.
Oct. 16, 1994, midnight
S6E6 - Appreciation Society
After a heated argument, Sharon and Tracey agree to change places for a week.
Oct. 23, 1994, midnight
S6E7 - Moving
Tracey considers a move to the country, as Garth settles into the flat above the café.
Oct. 30, 1994, midnight
S6E8 - Out
Sharon is furious: Chris has applied for home leave!
Nov. 6, 1994, midnight
S6E9 - In at the Deep End
Sharon thinks installing a swimming pool will be easy, since she has a café full of builders.
Nov. 13, 1994, midnight
S6E10 - Buisness is Buisness
Sharon struggles to run the café alongside the pool business.
Nov. 20, 1994, midnight
S6E11 - Puppy Love
There are surprises all around when Dorien and the sisters trace their first loves.
Nov. 27, 1994, midnight
S6E12 - Still Waters Run Deep
Prospective client Monty Kray wants a pool installing - within days.
Dec. 4, 1994, midnight
S6E13 - On the Glass
Sharon's order book is empty, and Dorien has had her credit card limit slashed.
Dec. 11, 1994, midnight
S6E14 - Christmas in Dreamland
It's Christmas Eve. After over-indulging, Sharon nods off and dreams of a very different life. Chris is a rich and famous pop star, she is his glamorous diva wife, and Dorien is their virginal spinster cleaning lady. Tracey, meanwhile, is a down and out, living in a council flat with her layabout husband Darryl and their delinquent son Garth.
Dec. 24, 1994, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 3753 min.
Released: Oct. 16, 1989
Last Air Date: Feb. 25, 2016, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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