Christopher Blake
Thomas Simpson
Series SeasonSeason 3 episodes1979
Mixed Blessings
Season 3
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Episode 130 min1979-10-26
Raising the Roof
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.
Episode 230 min1980-04-12
Away from It All
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.
Episode 330 min1980-04-19
Up in the World
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.
Episode 430 min1980-04-26
The Anniversary Wars
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.
Episode 530 min1980-05-03
The Law and Mr. Lambert
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.
Episode 630 min1980-05-10
Goodbye Charlie
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.
Episode 730 min1980-05-17
Your Turn for Grandad
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.
Episode 830 min1980-05-24
Practice Makes Perfect
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.
Episode 930 min1980-05-31
Survival
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.
Episode 1030 min1980-06-07
Onto Us a Child
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.
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