21st Century Liver Birds

ITV1 orders female-led sitcom

Peep Show creators Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong have written a new female-led sitcom for ITV1 billed as a modern take on Seventies classic The Liver Birds.

Hibbert and Long stars Tittybangbang's Lucy Montgomery, pictured, and stand-up Kerry Godliman as two flatmates in their late twenties.

Tom Ellis, who played doctor Oliver Cousins in EastEnders, wll be plays the love interest the girls fight over and comedian Simon Day appears as a pub landlord, trade magazine Broadcast reports

An insider told them: ‘A lot of people have talked about the death of the sitcom but Black Books showed it was about finding the right vehicle. Hibbert and Long has a lot of energy and feels fast-paced and modern but it still has the warmth and charm of older shows.’

The programme, to be made by ITV Produtions, is currently at the pilot stage.

Published: 19 Apr 2007

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