Bread, Butterflies & The Liver Birds: Carla Lane's Comedy Classics | History Is Ours
7Tribute to sitcom pioneer Carla Lane and her female-driven comedy classic shows that powered through the 1960s, 70s and 80s. In this 90-minute documentary special we pay tribute to her three most famous shows. From the flat-sharing young girls-about-town in The Liver Birds, to the bored, frustrated housewife Ria in Butterflies, and the cash-strapped Boswell family in 80s hit Bread.
Featuring classic clips along with recollections from the stars and fans, we hear from Wendy Craig how Butterflies nearly never made it on air due to its adultery storyline. John Nettles remembers being cast in one of his very first TV roles as Sandra's boyfriend Paul in The Liver Birds.
Peter Howitt, Melanie Hill and Nick Conway remember their time on Bread, where the family vibe was as strong off screen as on and they talk about Jean Boht mothering them, recalling the time that Paul and Linda MacCartney appeared in an episode. We hear about the practical jokes they played and how cast changes saw the new actors struggle to adapt. Above all, Carla's friends pay tribute to this unique, pioneering writer and the shows that remain favourites to this day.
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