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Birds of a Feather

1989–2016 · TV Show · 75 min episodes · 12 seasons

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Comedy series following the lives of sisters Tracey and Sharon who are left to fend for themselves after their husbands are arrested for armed robbery.

Details

Created by: Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran
Studio: BBC, ITV
Released: 16 October 1989
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Episode length: 75 min
Episodes: 126 across 12 seasons
Awards: 6 wins, 11 nominations

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Cast

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Pauline Quirke

Sharon Theodopolopodos

Linda Robson

Tracey Stubbs

Dorien Green

Alun Lewis

Darryl Stubbs

Peter Polycarpou

Peter Polycarpou

Chris Theodopolopodous

Matthew Savage

Garth / Garth Stubbs

Charlie Quirke

Travis Stubbs

David Cardy

Chris Theodopolopodous

Awards & nominations

6 wins from 17 nominations across 7 ceremonies

BAFTA Awards 1993	Best Comedy (Programme or Series)	Birds of a Feather	Nominee
National Television Awards 2016	Most Popular Comedy	Birds of a Feather	Nominee
TV Choice Awards 2016	Best Comedy	Birds of a Feather	Winner
TV Choice Awards 2015	Most Popular Comedy	Birds of a Feather	Nominee
Freesat UK Awards 2014	Best TV Sitcom	Birds of a Feather	Nominee
National Television Awards 1999	Most Popular Comedy Programme	Birds of a Feather	Nominee
National Television Awards 1999	Most Popular Comedy Performer	Pauline Quirke	Nominee
TV Quick Awards 1999	Best Sitcom	Birds of a Feather	Winner

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