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Television

TV schedule Thursday 8th April 1971

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm
30 min
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV

Slapstick And Old Lace

Episode 6

The Imperial Vaudeville House at Elstree is the setting for funnyman Charlie Drake's comedic adventures involving sing-a-long songs, knockabout humour and madcap sketches.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:45pm
30 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Tulip

The first ethnic minority sitcom on British television. This pilot follows Uncle Tulip, a middle-aged Kenyan Sikh looking after his niece and nephew.

BBC Two 9:20pm
45 min
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 5, Episode 1

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

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