| Bluebirds | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Barbara Windsor |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Children's BBC |
| Original release | 5 October [1] – 9 November 1989 [2] |
Bluebirds is a Children's BBC drama most notable for featuring Barbara Windsor and Martine McCutcheon. First broadcast on 5 October 1989, the show ran for six episodes.
The cast also features regulars Isabelle Lucas, Sheila Steafel, Pauline Delaney, Graeme Lally, Sean Blowers and Lance Percival.
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