The Liver Birds

‘Have Hen, Will Travel’ is a comedy programme centred on two women, Sandra and Beryl, who are weighing a temporary move to the countryside. The narrative follows their deliberations about this short‑term relocation. The series stars Nerys Hughes and Polly James.

Have Hen, Will Travel is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the comedy genre and is billed simply as an episode of the series, offering a brief but self‑contained story that fits the format of a typical programme slot. The central narrative follows two characters, Sandra and Beryl, as they contemplate a temporary move out of the city and into the countryside. Their deliberations form the core of the episode, focusing on the practicalities and personal reflections that come with considering a short‑term rural relocation. The tone of the piece is light‑hearted, playing on the humorous possibilities that arise when city dwellers imagine life in a more bucolic setting. The comedy emerges from the characters’ discussions and the imagined contrast between their current urban routine and the slower pace of country living. The episode features performances by Nerys Hughes and Polly James, who bring the characters of Sandra and Beryl to life. Their portrayals anchor the story’s comedic elements, delivering the dialogue and situations with a natural, conversational style that underlines the programme’s overall light‑hearted approach.