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Schedule Friday 13th October 1978

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm
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 2, Episode 2 - The Loneliness of the Long Term Unemployed

Thomas is unemployed and bored, until Susan sends round an Asian man named Fred to seek his advice.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
The Rag Trade. Image shows from L to R: Jojo (Lucita Lijertwood), Kathy (Diane Langton), Mabel (Deddie Davies), Lyn (Gillian Taylforth). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Rag Trade

Series 5, Episode 6 - Self Defence

After a number of robberies in the area, the girls are increasingly worried about their safety leaving work in the evenings and demand that Fenner lays on self-defence classes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Rings On Their Fingers. Image shows from L to R: Sandy (Bennett) Pryde (Diane Keen), Oliver Pryde (Martin Jarvis). Copyright: BBC

Rings On Their Fingers

Series 1, Episode 1 - What Difference Does A Piece Of Paper Make?

After six years of happily enjoying non-marital bliss Sandy has started dropping heavy hints about getting married. Oliver is happy living with her in his flat and desperately tries to persuade her of the flaws in her plan.

Radio 4 10:30pm
25 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 27, Episode 2

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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