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Schedule Thursday 8th February 1979

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:55pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry Wogan hosts a new comedy quiz game in which contestants attempt to match their 'blanks' with six guest celebrities. A game all the family can play at home; a game with no right or wrong answers - a simple formula which relies on everyone to be witty with words.

BBC Two 8:15pm
45 min
BBC Two

Beryl Reid

Episode 2

A unique programme highlighting the comedic versatility of a great actress in sketches by famous writers, including an excerpt from The Way of the World.

BBC Two 10:10pm
50 min
Don't Forget To Write!. Image shows from L to R: Tom Lawrence (Francis Matthews), Gordon Maple (George Cole). Copyright: BBC

Don't Forget To Write!

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greening of Gordon

Writer George Maple is successful, but plagued by a lack of self-confidence and seemingly continuous writers' block.

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