Butterflies | 1975 Imdb

Created by Carla Lane, the show ran from 1975–1978, but its emotional core is timeless. Here’s why it’s worth your time (or a rewatch):

Yes, there are laughs – especially from Geoffrey Palmer’s deadpan Ria, the oblivious husband. But the show’s real engine is Wendy Craig’s Ria, a middle-class housewife suffocating in suburban boredom, who finds escape in daydreams and near-affairs. The sadness sits right next to the satire. butterflies 1975 imdb

Not a laugh-a-minute classic, but a human classic. If you liked The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s complex family drama or Fleabag’s lonely inner monologues, this is your next vintage watch. Created by Carla Lane, the show ran from

We talk about “mental load” and “invisible labour” now. Butterflies showed it 50 years ago, with no hashtags – just brilliant writing and a central performance that breaks your heart while making you smile. The sadness sits right next to the satire