Birds on the Wing
TV series
Birds on the Wing
1971, English, on BBC Two. Created by Peter Yeldham.
Birds on the Wing is a 1971 BBC Two television comedy written by Peter Yeldham and produced by Graeme Muir, originally aired in a single series of six episodes. A businessman becomes enamoured of an attractive young woman, whom he finds out is trying to con him with her friend. The three form an unlikely alliance.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 15 August 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter YeldhamCreator
- Richard BriersCharles Jackson · 6 ep
- Julia LockwoodSamantha · 6 ep
- Anne RogersElizabeth · 6 ep
- Richard PescudHenri · 1 ep
- Consuela ChapmanMaid · 1 ep
- Gino MelvazziDesk Clerk · 1 ep
- Joanna DenningGround Hostess · 1 ep
- Dudley FosterSir George West · 1 ep
- Bill BarnsleyCommissionaire · 1 ep
- Leslie LawtonWaiter · 1 ep
- George HancockScotsman · 1 ep
- John NettletonAchmed Abdul Uskudar · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 July 1971
- Last aired
- 15 August 1971
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Birds on the Wing: quick answers
Is Birds on the Wing worth watching?
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How many seasons of Birds on the Wing are there?
Birds on the Wing has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Birds on the Wing finished?
Yes. Birds on the Wing ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Birds on the Wing on?
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Birds on the Wing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Birds on the Wing?
If you liked Birds on the Wing, try Who's the Boss?, All That, A Bit of Fry & Laurie.
Who created Birds on the Wing?
Birds on the Wing was created by Peter Yeldham and stars Richard Briers, Julia Lockwood, Anne Rogers.