6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Birds of a Feather (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Birds of a Feather is a British sitcom that was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and on ITV from 2013. Starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, it was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, who also wrote some of the episodes along with many other writers. The first episode sees sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodos brought together when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery. Sharon, who lived in an Edmonton council flat, moves into Tracey's expensive house in Chigwell, Essex. Their next-door neighbour, and later friend, Dorien Green is a middle-aged married woman who is constantly having affairs with younger men. In the later series the location is changed to Hainault. The series ended on Christmas Eve 1998 after a 9-year-run.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Birds of a Feather is a British sitcom that was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and on ITV from 2013. Starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, it was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, who also wrote some of the episodes along with many other writers. The first episode sees sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodos brought together when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery. Sharon, who lived in an Edmonton council flat, moves into Tracey's expensive house in Chigwell, Essex. Their next-door neighbour, and later friend, Dorien Green is a middle-aged married woman who is constantly having affairs with younger men. In the later series the location is changed to Hainault. The series ended on Christmas Eve 1998 after a 9-year-run.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The evaluation defaults to a neutral rating due to the complete absence of specific thematic or narrative information about the film's content, making an objective bias assessment impossible.
Due to the complete lack of specific information regarding the movie's casting, character diversity, narrative, or thematic focus, the evaluation defaults to assuming traditional representation and a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities. This approach results in a classification indicating no explicit DEI elements.
Secondary
The British sitcom 'Birds of a Feather' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the lives and heterosexual relationships of its main characters, Sharon and Tracey, and their families, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
No information regarding transsexual characters or themes was provided for 'Birds of a Feather' (1989). Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal based on the given criteria is not possible.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Birds of a Feather is an original sitcom, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot that alters the gender of previously established characters. All characters were created for the show with their depicted genders.
Birds of a Feather is an original British sitcom. Its main characters were created for the show and consistently portrayed by the same actors throughout its original run and revival. There are no instances of characters being established as one race in prior canon or history and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.1
Critic Ratings
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