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Budgie is a popular British television series starring former popstar Adam Faith which was produced by ITV company London Weekend Television and broadcast on the ITV network between 1971 and 1972. The series was created by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall . The show was produced by Verity Lambert, Rex Firkin was the Executive producer.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. OutNow viewing1971-04-0950mRonald "Budgie" Bird has just been released from prison, and has been given the job of looking Charity, one of Charlie Endell's strippers While looking after Charity, Budgie and his Irish mate Grogan accidentally steal a van load of pornographic magazines from the police and then try to destroy the evidence by burning them on a cricket field.
2. Some Mothers' Sons1971-04-1650mBudgie seems to have fallen on his feet - a flat right in the centre of Soho all to himself for six weeks. But why is Charlie doing him a favour - and Hazel's mother has plans for him too.
3. Brains1971-04-2350mBudgie's on to something big. It means "playing at home" in Watford for a change. It means seeing his wife Jean; but Budgie knows he's sure of a welcome there isn't he?
4. Grandee Hotel1971-04-3050mAn evening of "luxury"- Spanish nosh and chateau-bottled "plonk" at the Grandee Hotel on the North Orbital Road - gives Budgie the chance of clinching an important business deal.
5. In Deep1971-05-0750mBudgie's in the money - it's unheard of. But it's true. But how did he get it, and more importantly how can he hang on to it?
6. Could Do Better1971-05-1450mBudgie's got a job working in Charlie Endell's bookshop. He's saving up for a holiday. But Hazel has a problem that starts off a sequence of events which leads Budgie back to his old school and into a tricky situation.
7. Best Mates1971-05-2150m"A man's best mate is his best mate" they said, especially when he is in trouble. But Budgie finds that in the case of Maguire that trouble leads to trouble, and still more trouble - 500 troubles to be exact.
8. Everybody Loves a Baby1971-05-2850mBudgie is in the farming business - but not the kind that includes furry creatures or our feathered friends. The only "birds" are two-legged ones.
9. A Pair of Charlies1971-06-0450mBudgie is asked to join a gang of criminals to rob a bank, but the police are on to it. But Charlie Endell's sex shop is hit instead.
10. Fiddler on the Hoof 150mThere are domestic problems for Budgie - one of them being his dad; and, to quote Budgie: "What is a dad? A dad is a bloke who skives from home and tries to tap you for a couple of quid."
11. Fiddler on the Hoof 250mBudgie's sister, Vi, wants to marry Tony, and Budgie says he'll fix it. But one problem is how to get Tony to the altar, and another is the "paying guest", Zip.
12. Sunset Mansions50mBudgie, avoiding the police as usual, meets Janey and Denzil, an odd couple, gets involved in the throbbing world of show business. But he finds that every silver lining there is a cloud.
13. And in Again1971-07-0250mBudgie gives Charlie Endell a birthday present, but Charlie shows his gratitude in a very peculiar way - and Budgie finds himself back in the company of old friends.

Cast

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Adam Faith
Budgie Bird
Iain Cuthbertson
Charlie Endell

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Is Budgie available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Budgie have?

Budgie has 2 seasons and 26 episodes.

When did Budgie first air?

Budgie first aired in 1971.

Is Budgie still running?

Budgie's status on TMDB is: Ended.