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Schedule Tuesday 5th December 1978

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
The Upchat Connection. Mike Upchat (Robin Nedwell). Copyright: Thames Television

The Upchat Connection

Episode 7 - Will The Real Mike Upchat...?

As a flock of Mike Upchats arrive at Polly's, it seems that the previous Michael had quite the enterprise going on with his raffles. Maggie has the perfect solution: the first of the bunch to arrive back with a woman on his arm will have exclusive right to the name.

BBC Two 9:10pm
35 min
Wodehouse Playhouse. Image shows left to right: John Alderton, Pauline Collins

Wodehouse Playhouse

Series 3, Episode 6 - Big Business

Reggie Mulliner has a windfall, loses it because of advice from his fiancee's guardian, then loses his fiancee. A virtuoso pantomime performance revives both his romance and his finances.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
The Frankie Howerd Variety Show. Copyright: BBC

The Frankie Howerd Variety Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Frankie Howerd introduces stars from the world of entertainment, with guests Lyn Paul, Mike Burton, The Dooleys, Bryan Carroll and the Max Harris Orchestra.

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