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Schedule Wednesday 24th October 1979

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:10pm
30 min
Grandad. Grandad (Clive Dunn). Credit: BBC

Grandad

Series 1, Episode 4

Grandad can't stand two people in this world and Amelia Wilcox, the famous actress, is both of them! When she comes to the Parkview Rehearsal Hall, Digby Rigby tells Grandad to behave himself - or else!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Radio 4

My Word!

Series 30, Episode 5

Long-running panel show with regulars Frank Muir and Denis Norden.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 1 - Long Weekend

Terry and June are moving to Purley but plan to redecorate the house before moving in - until they learn of the sinister reputation of their new home.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?

When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.

BBC Two 9:25pm
30 min
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Series 2, Episode 3 - Roger Of The Raj

Pubescent Roger Bartlesham comes of age in the turbulent India of 60 years ago, when circumstances beyond his control drive him towards the most deplorable act known to the British Army. Suitable for younger viewers only.

Radio 2 logo 10:02pm
28 min
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Series 8, Episode 6

To close out the 70s, The News Huddlines returned later in 1979, with eight more episodes and an hour long special looking back at the decade.

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