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Schedule Friday 8th December 1978

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Smith

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rebel Without A Pause

When Shirley's Dad loses his job, Wolfie's determined to win it back, and the old man's favour alongside. However, this is Woflie we're talking about, and nothing ever goes quite right...

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 3 - Various Kinds Of Old

Sandra is pregnant and elated, but her mother is not looking forward to becoming a granny! Carol has promised her Grandad that he will get his wish to travel on the Birkenhead ferry but, with Lucian lending a hand, anything could happen.

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

Butterflies

Series 1, Episode 5

A work of art has an effect on the whole family. Father and son are drawn closer; Ria finds it hard to ignore Leonard's existence.

Radio 4 10:30pm
25 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 27, Episode 10

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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