the BBC's own website admits, some liberties were taken with continuity: Carmel McSharry, who had played Carol's mother in series 8-9 returned transformed into Beryl's mother, and Carol's rabbit-obsessed brother Lucien Boswell, played by Michael Angelis, became Beryl's brother Lucien Hennessey. The revival was not a ratings success and only lasted one series. Cast table Key = Main = Recurring = Guest Musical adaptation In 2018, the series was adapted into a musical production entitled, Liver Birds Flying Home. Lyrics were by Barb Jungr; music by Mike Lindup; book by Barb Jungr, George Seaton & Linda McDermott; and the play was directed by Benji Sperring. DVD releases Only the second series was released on DVD, by Universal Playback in the UK in 2003. It has since gone out of print, with retailers such as Amazon only listing used copies, and was notable for placing the episodes in production order rather than transmission order (resulting in some continuity errors). However, in January 2013, it was announced that Acorn Media UK had obtained the rights to release The Liver Birds onto DVD. The Liver Birds Collection One (containing The Complete Second Series, this time, in Transmission Order) was released on 8 April 2013, The Liver Birds: Collection Two (containing The Complete Third Series) was released on 7 July 2014. A 4-disc set, (consisting both Collections ONE and TWO) was later released on 26 October 2015, So far Series 2 and 3 have been released onto DVD, but Acorn has no plans to release any further series. Collection One – (The Complete 2nd Series – Bonus, Exclusive Interview) – Released 8 April 2013. Collection Two – (The Complete 3rd Series) – Released 7 July 2014. References External links BBC Comedy Guide The Liver Birds at British TV Resources 1969 British television series debuts 1979 British television series endings 1996 British television series debuts 1996 British television series endings 1960s British sitcoms 1970s British sitcoms 1990s British sitcoms BBC television sitcoms Comedy Playhouse English-language television shows Lost BBC episodes Television shows set in Liverpool British television series revived after cancellation Television shows shot in Liverpool