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Butterflies (1978–1983) — comedy on BBC Two
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About Butterflies
Butterflies ended on October 19, 1983, on BBC Two. The show concluded after four seasons and a total of 28 episodes. It was a popular British sitcom that aired throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Butterflies was a comedy series that centered around Ria Parkinson, a frustrated stay-at-home housewife, and her reserved dentist husband, Ben. The show depicted their everyday life and humorous struggles, highlighting the domestic challenges and social dynamics of the time. It was known for its witty portrayal of suburban life and the relatable experiences of its characters.
The series starred Wendy Craig as Ria, Geoffrey Palmer as Ben, Bruce Montague as Leonard, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Adam, Andrew Hall as Russell, and Joyce Windsor as Ruby. The cast brought to life the humorous and sometimes poignant moments of the series. The show had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes per episode.
Butterflies episode schedule
28 aired
Aired · 28
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 1983 | S4·E7 | Loose Ends |
| October 12, 1983 | S4·E6 | Breaking Up |
| October 5, 1983 | S4·E5 | Calling |
| September 28, 1983 | S4·E4 | Cleaning Windows |
| September 21, 1983 | S4·E3 | Pot |
| September 14, 1983 | S4·E2 | Amanda |
| September 7, 1983 | S4·E1 | Back from New York |
| October 21, 1980 | S3·E7 | Parting |
| October 14, 1980 | S3·E6 | Gimme Shelter |
| October 7, 1980 | S3·E5 | Happy Birthday, Ria |
| September 30, 1980 | S3·E4 | Problems, Problems |
| September 23, 1980 | S3·E3 | Pregnancy |
| September 16, 1980 | S3·E2 | Ruby's Crisis |
| September 9, 1980 | S3·E1 | An Empty Cage |
| December 22, 1979 | S2·E8 | Christmas with the Parkinsons |
| December 10, 1979 | S2·E7 | Lunch with Leonard |
| December 3, 1979 | S2·E6 | An Attractive Visitor |
| November 26, 1979 | S2·E5 | Keeping Fit |
| November 19, 1979 | S2·E4 | A Dog's Life |
| November 12, 1979 | S2·E3 | Worrying |
| November 5, 1979 | S2·E2 | Fox Hunting |
| October 29, 1979 | S2·E1 | Leaving |
| December 15, 1978 | S1·E6 | He'll Have to Go |
| December 8, 1978 | S1·E5 | The Lovers |
| December 1, 1978 | S1·E4 | How About Lunch? |
| November 24, 1978 | S1·E3 | Thinking About a Job |
| November 17, 1978 | S1·E2 | Breaking the Silence |
| November 10, 1978 | S1·E1 | When Ria Met Leonard |
