Butterflies (TV series) Butterflies (TV series) Butterflies is a British sitcom series written by Carla Lane that was broadcast on BBC2 from 1978 to 1983. The situation is the day-to-day life of the Parkinson family in a bittersweet style. There are both traditional comedy sources (Ria's cooking, family squabbles) and more unusual sources such as Ria's unconsummated relationship with the outwardly-successful Leonard. Ria is still in love with her husband, Ben, and has raised two potentially fine sons, yet finds herself dissatisfied and in need of something more. Throughout the series Ria searches for that "something more" and finds some solace in her
Ben J. Russell debut playing in the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in South Africa. Russell had a major role in the team's victory. Russell signed his first professional contract with the Saints in 2001 at the age of 17, making him the youngest player in the Zurich Premiership at the time. Russell played for two further seasons for the Saints before signing for the Saracens in 2003. After two years at the Saracens, he moved to Coventry where, in 2006, he became captain. Ben J. Russell Benjamin John Russell (born 9 July 1984 at Guildford, England) was an English rugby union player