TV series
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.
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Birds of a Feather premiered October 16, 1989. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by Laurence Marks, Maurice GranGuest stars Colum Convey, Jake Nightingale, Giselle Goldich, Alun Lewis
Episode 2
Garth is dating an older divorcee, while Chris has turned his hand to creative writing.
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by Tony Millan, Mike WallingGuest stars Susie Ann Watkins, Brian Croucher, David Sterne, Alun Lewis, Peter Polycarpou, Matthew Savage
Episode 3
Tracey ponders her contribution to society; a radio phone-in offers one answer.
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by Tony Millan, Mike WallingGuest stars Keith Marsh, Steve Weston, Joseph Kpobie, Amma Asante, Annie Hayes, Alun Lewis, Peter Polycarpou
Episode 4
Dorien's spending sprees are ever-more lavish - but why?
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by Laurence Marks, Maurice GranGuest stars Peter Polycarpou
Episode 5
Chris's cousin seems intent on turning the café into a drinking den.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Alun LewisGuest stars Angelo Abela, Enzo Squillino Jr., Paula Jacobs, Luke Hanson, Matthew Lloyd Lewis, Alun Lewis, Peter Polycarpou
Episode 6
After a heated argument, Sharon and Tracey agree to change places for a week.
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by Geoff RowleyGuest stars Fanny Carby, Matthew Savage
Episode 7
Tracey considers a move to the country, as Garth settles into the flat above the café.
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by John Phelps, Gary LawsonGuest stars Rebecca Callard, Roger Kitter, Annie Hayes, Alun Lewis, Matthew Savage
Episode 8
Sharon is furious: Chris has applied for home leave!
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by John Phelps, Gary LawsonGuest stars Doña Croll, Alun Lewis, Peter Polycarpou
Episode 9
Sharon thinks installing a swimming pool will be easy, since she has a café full of builders.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Tony Millan, Mike WallingGuest stars Roland Oliver, Paul Beech, Alun Lewis, Seamus O'Neill, Peter-Hugo Daly, Matthew Savage
Episode 10
Sharon struggles to run the café alongside the pool business.
Guest stars Alun Lewis, Peter Polycarpou, Andy Lucas, Kevork Malikyan
Episode 11
There are surprises all around when Dorien and the sisters trace their first loves.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Sue TeddernGuest stars Neil McCaul, Paul Mari, David Easter, Peter Czajowski, Maggie Guess
Episode 12
Prospective client Monty Kray wants a pool installing - within days.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff DeaneGuest stars Peter Vaughan, Sophie Uliano, Walter Sparrow, Len Howe, Colin Wyatt, Karen Cass, Tracy Keating, David J. Nicholls
Episode 13
Sharon's order book is empty, and Dorien has had her credit card limit slashed.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff DeaneGuest stars Peter Birch, Lavinia Bertram, Peter Polycarpou
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Charlie HansonWritten by Laurence Marks, Maurice GranGuest stars David Emanuel, Alun Lewis, Peter Polycarpou, Lisa Jacobs, Nick Stringer, Mary Reynolds, Alison Lomas, Hazel Galloway
Episode 15
After over-indulging, Sharon nods off and dreams of a different life...
Guest stars Eamonn Walker
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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