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
The heavily pregnant Tracey is fed up with Sharon's slobbish habits - in particular her tendency to leave all the kitchen drawers open. But Sharon insists she didn't leave them like that, and when things start to go bump in the night, Tracey becomes convinced they're sharing the house with a poltergeist; thus, the girls and Dorien hold a seance.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff Rowley
Episode 2
Tracey is shocked to hear that Garth has apparently abandoned pregnant ex-girlfriend Kimberley - "typical male behaviour", according to Sharon. Meanwhile, Dorien needs to get to her boyfriend Richard’s before he returns home to find the malicious answer message she has left him.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Sam LawrenceGuest stars Siobhan Hayes, Jo Grant, Mary Healey, Corinna Richards, Julie Maisey, Matthew Savage, Kirstie Senior, Bernard Holley
Episode 3
In pursuit of a wedding present for Garth, the girls visit an antiques market which is being held in an old warehouse. On their arrival, it looks as if they might be in for a long night.
Directed by Hugh Thomas, Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff Rowley
Episode 4
Sharon attracts interest from an unexpected quarter, while Tracey pays a surreptitious visit to a clinic.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by John Phelps, Gary LawsonGuest stars Suzy Aitchison, Anthony Barclay, Philip Fox, Rae Baker, Caroline O'Neill
Episode 5
The day of Garth's wedding arrives, and Sharon finds herself having to adopt an unfamiliar role.
Directed by Hugh Thomas, Terry KinaneWritten by John Phelps, Gary LawsonGuest stars Barry Jackson, Matthew Savage, Kirstie Senior, Linda Spurrier, John Bardon, Terence Hillyer, Luisa Bradshaw-White, Bernard Holley
Episode 6
Sharon and Tracey receive a solicitor's letter from Ireland and, with Dorien also having business there, the three girls embark on what could be a very important journey.
Guest stars Ciaran McIntyre
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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