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Schedule Friday 7th April 1978

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Mixed Blessings. Image shows from L to R: Thomas Simpson (Christopher Blake), Susan Lambert/Simpson (Muriel Odunton). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Mixed Blessings

Series 1, Episode 6 - We're Only Trying to Help

Thomas and Susan have flu, and their condition is not helped by their quarrelling mothers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 6 - Going Off The Rails

Ingrid's wedding is almost here and everyone other than Fletcher is contributing. Damaged pride leads to bad decisions and the temptation of a big job. As best man and father of the bride he needs to get to the wedding on time, but only his conscience stands between him and complete disaster.

Radio 4 10:30pm
25 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 25, Episode 1

A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years.

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