Birds of a Feather

Dorien splashes out on a trip to the Canary Islands, yet Tracey's fear of flying could become a problem during the journey. This 2014 Christmas special stars Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph. The show, Birds on a Plane, follows their journey.

Birds on a Plane is a television programme presented as a single episode, marketed as a Christmas special. The show was broadcast in 2014 and brings together a familiar trio of performers – Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph – who headline the story as the main cast. In this instalment Dorien decides to splurge on a getaway to the Canary Islands for a short period, treating herself to a sunny break. The plan, however, runs into a snag when Tracey's pronounced fear of flying threatens to disrupt the journey, setting up a potential conflict that drives the episode's narrative. The episode centres on the contrast between Dorien's desire for a carefree holiday and Tracey's anxiety about air travel, using the island setting as a backdrop for their interactions. The three leading actresses navigate the situation, each contributing their own perspective to the unfolding events, which remain focused on the travel dilemma in the storyline. As a festive offering, the special blends the themes of travel and personal challenge, delivering a light‑hearted storyline appropriate for the holiday season. The presence of Robson, Quirke and Joseph ensures the programme retains its characteristic tone, while the Canary Islands backdrop adds a touch of escapism for viewers to the Christmas broadcast.