Butterflies
Series Overview
Ria Parkinson is a bored housewife and mother. She spends her time daydreaming, and meets regularly with wealthy businessman Leonard to relieve the monotony. Husband Ben, a dentist and avid butterfly collector is oblivious to it all, and her unemployed grown up sons, who both live at home also have other things on their minds, especially girlfriends.
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4 Seasons • 28 Episodes
30 min per episode
1978 – 1983
Premiered: Fri, Nov 10, 1978
Carla LaneLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 7: “Loose Ends”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Lunchtime row - Butterflies - BBC classic comedyOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2007-06-15
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carla Lane
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Butterflies about?
Ria Parkinson is a bored housewife and mother. She spends her time daydreaming, and meets regularly with wealthy businessman Leonard to relieve the monotony. Husband Ben, a dentist and avid butterfly collector is oblivious to it all, and her unemployed grown up sons, who both live at home also have other things on their minds, especially girlfriends.
How many seasons does Butterflies have?
Butterflies comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Butterflies?
Key cast members in Butterflies include Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Palmer, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Andrew Hall, Bruce Montague.
Who created or directed Butterflies?
Butterflies was developed and directed by Carla Lane.