Mixed Blessings

Season 3

1979 · 10 episodes · 5h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Raising the Roof

   26 Oct 1979 · 30 min

   The new Vicar visits Thomas and Susan, seeking new recruits. Despite their frequent rejections, he invites them to a bring and buy. Meanwhile, Matilda donates an African statue, but William wants it back.

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   2. Away from It All

   12 Apr 1980 · 30 min

   Susan is desperate for a holiday, only Thomas is keen to save the pennies. Edward suggests the couple join him and Annie on their annual trip to The Castle Hotel, Bickermouth, a piece of old England.

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   3. Up in the World

   19 Apr 1980 · 30 min

   Thomas is desperate to impress his boss and jet-set friends, so he joins the badminton club and started using crystal liquor glasses. Susan isn't happy when Thomas says that he's invited his new friends to dinner, and Carole offers to help.

4. 4

   4. The Anniversary Wars

   26 Apr 1980 · 30 min

   It's Annie and Edward's silver anniversary, but the pair don't want a fuss. Thomas and Susan organise a surprise party, only sorting out the guest list proves a challenge.

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   5. The Law and Mr. Lambert

   3 May 1980 · 30 min

   The police call Thomas and Susan early to inform them that Winston has been arrested for breaking into a car. When William hears, he wants to help his son out, even if it means going to prison himself.

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   6. Goodbye Charlie

   10 May 1980 · 30 min

   Edward informs Thomas that his estranged Uncle Charlie has died, Thomas isn't upset, but he's shocked when Edward informs him that the body is being delivered to his and Susan's flat the night prior to the funeral.

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   7. Your Turn for Grandad

   17 May 1980 · 30 min

   Edward and Annie pay a visit to Thomas and Susan, together with Grandad. The young couple are placed in an awkward situation when Edward announces that it's their turn to care for Grandad. Meanwhile, Grandad takes a shine to Susan's aunt.

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   8. Practice Makes Perfect

   24 May 1980 · 30 min

   Susan is now seven months pregnant, and her mother is treating her like valuable china as is Thomas. To become the perfect father, Thomas attends classes and returns home with all sorts of leaflets and a fake baby to look after.

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   9. Survival

   31 May 1980 · 30 min

   A friendly game of family cards turns sour. Edward leaves in a fit of pique, only to encounter heavy snow, meaning the whole family has to spend the night together, under the same roof, where tempers get somewhat exercised.

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    10. Onto Us a Child

    7 Jun 1980 · 30 min

    Thomas gets an early morning call, Susan is set to have the baby. Thomas finds the whole thing somewhat overwhelming. William and Edward are set on the birth of a baby boy.