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Schedule Friday 24th November 1978

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 9, Episode 1 - There's No Place Like Away From Home

Sandra is now married to Derek and they have moved into their own home. However, their clinic is not doing very well and, to make ends meet, Carol suggests they rent out a room to her.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Series 1, Episode 3

It is time for Ria to break away from the family. But as the provider, Ben's ego is at stake, so the tug of war begins.

Radio 4 10:30pm
25 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 27, Episode 8

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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