Series synopsis
Lilies is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on January 12, 2007. It ended on March 2, 2007. It was created by Heidi Thomas. It stars Rose Farley, Charlie Deery, Anthony Burrows and Catherine Tyldesley.
Lilies is a British period-drama television series, written by Heidi Thomas, which ran for one eight-episode series in early 2007 on BBC One. The show's tagline was "Liverpool, 1920. Three girls on the edge of womanhood, a world on the brink of change." Due to lower than expected ratings, the BBC did not commission a second series.
Premise
Lilies is a British period-drama television series, written by Heidi Thomas, which ran for one eight-episode series in early 2007 on BBC One. The show's tagline was "Liverpool, 1920. Three girls on the edge of womanhood, a world on the brink of change." Due to lower than expected ratings, the BBC did not commission a second series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rose Farley as Margaret McBride
- Charlie Deery as Arthur McBride
- Anthony Burrows as Barney McBride
- Catherine Tyldesley as Iris Moss
- Kerrie Hayes as Ruby Moss
- Leanne Rowe as May Moss
- Brian McCardie as Dadda Moss
- Daniel Rigby as Billy
Supporting cast
- Scot Williams as Father Melia
- Iain McKee as Frank Gadney
- Georgia Taylor as Phyllis Cook
- Stephen Moyer as Richard Brazendale
- Jennifer Hennessy as Madelaine Brazendale
- Pam Ferris as Alice Bird
- Gillian Kearney as Miss Bird
- William Ash as Nazzer
Guest cast
- Kenneth Cranham as Health Inspector
- Tony Maudsley
- Steve Evets
- Lydia Fox as Marianne Parks
- Richard Tate as Grandad Gadney
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 12, 2007 | March 2, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Chit Behind King Billy The Moss family needs to get their pianola out of hock in time for the street party. |
January 12, 2007 |
| 2 |
The Thunderbolt Iris's dreams of a life beyond her family appear to be answered when a suitor arrives. |
January 19, 2007 |
| 3 |
The White Charger May poses for photographs, but things get out of hand |
January 26, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 12, 2007 |
| Last aired | March 2, 2007 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |