Butterflies

Butterflies (1978-1983)

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Butterflies was a British sitcom series broadcast on BBC2 from 10 November 1978 – 19 October 1983. The show starred Wendy Craig as frustrated 'stay at home' housewife, Ria Parkinson and Geoffrey Palmer as her reserved dentist husband, Ben.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E07Loose EndsOct 19, 1983
S04E06Breaking UpOct 12, 1983
S04E05CallingOct 5, 1983
S04E04Cleaning WindowsSep 28, 1983
S04E03PotSep 21, 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Butterflies premiere?

Butterflies premiered on November 10, 1978.

Who created the television show Butterflies?

Carla Lane created Butterflies.

What is Butterflies about?

Butterflies is about the daily life of a suburban family in England.

Who played the lead character in Butterflies?

Wendy Craig played the lead character in Butterflies.

What are the names of the three children in Butterflies?

The three children in Butterflies are Ria, Adam, and Russell.

Where was Butterflies set?

Butterflies was set in a suburb of Birmingham, England.

How many episodes of Butterflies were produced?

A total of 28 episodes of Butterflies were produced.

Who played the role of Ria's mother in Butterflies?

Mona Bruce played the role of Ria's mother in Butterflies.

What was the name of the character played by Geoffrey Palmer in Butterflies?

Geoffrey Palmer played the character of Geoffrey Parkinson in Butterflies.

Who played Adam's girlfriend, Jenny, in Butterflies?

Julie Dawn Cole played Adam's girlfriend, Jenny, in Butterflies.

What was the main theme of Butterflies?

The main theme of Butterflies was the frustrations and mundanity of suburban life.

What was the nickname given to Ben by his mother-in-law in Butterflies?

Ben was nicknamed "Biffo" by his mother-in-law in Butterflies.

Who wrote the theme tune of Butterflies?

The theme tune of Butterflies was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

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