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Mixed Blessings

TV series

Mixed Blessings

6.8/ 10· 5197830 min3 seasons · 23 episodes
Comedy

Mixed Blessings is a British sitcom produced by LWT for broadcast on the ITV network between 1978 and 1980, It was created by comedy-writer Sid Green and starred Christopher Blake and Muriel Odunton. White Thomas Simpson and Black Susan Lambert are a young couple who wed without their families' knowledge, forcing them to navigate the challenges of introducing their families to their relationship. The show explores themes of cultural differences and family dynamics within the context of a mixed-race marriage.

Created by
Sid Green

Seasons and episodes

3 seasons · 23 episodes

Ended
Season 3

Season 3

10 episodesOctober 26, 1979
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  1. 1
    S3 E1

    Raising the Roof

    Oct 26, 197930 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.

  2. 2
    S3 E2

    Away from It All

    Apr 12, 198030 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.

  3. 3
    S3 E3

    Up in the World

    Apr 19, 198030 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
    S3 E4

    The Anniversary Wars

    Apr 26, 198030 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.

  5. 5
    S3 E5

    The Law and Mr. Lambert

    May 3, 198030 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.

  6. 6
    S3 E6

    Goodbye Charlie

    May 10, 198030 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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How many seasons of Mixed Blessings are there?
Mixed Blessings has 3 seasons and 23 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Mixed Blessings?
Mixed Blessings has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 7, 1980.
Who stars in Mixed Blessings?
Mixed Blessings stars Christopher Blake, Muriel Odunton, Stefan Kalipha, Carmen Munroe, Joan Sanderson.

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