
Bird Fancier
Drama
Overview
There's big money in pigeon racing if you've got a fast flyer, and Joe Desmond's blue-pied hen is a natural winner. But Joe's lucky streak with the birds has gone on a bit too long for the comfort of his competitors. It's time someone else had a turn. Mal Middleton's comedy was filmed on location in his home town of Sheffield.
Top Cast


Michael Elphick
Michael Elphick
Joe Desmond
Michael Elphick
Joe Desmond


Rosemary Martin
Rosemary Martin
Shirley Desmond
Rosemary Martin
Shirley Desmond
Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown
Lee Desmond
Aaron Brown
Lee Desmond


George Baker
George Baker
Albert Seers
George Baker
Albert Seers


Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Mick
Bryan Pringle
Mick


Paul Copley
Paul Copley
Roy Pearson
Paul Copley
Roy Pearson
Julie Shipley
Julie Shipley
Maureen Pearson
Julie Shipley
Maureen Pearson


Donald Gee
Donald Gee
Brian Fox
Donald Gee
Brian Fox


Helen Fraser
Helen Fraser
Susan Fox
Helen Fraser
Susan Fox


William Simons
William Simons
Tom Reagan
William Simons
Tom Reagan
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