Mixed Blessings

Mixed Blessings

1978 3 Seasons 23 Episodes ⭐ 6.8 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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Welcome to the Family

Thomas and Susan have married without letting their families know. They intend to inform both parties, but there's a sur

EP 2

Your Place or Mine?

Thomas and Susan are temporarily living with Aunt Dorothy, but need to find a permanent home. Their families take it upo

EP 3

You Haven't Got Much, Have You?

Susan and Thomas move into Dorothy's basement apartment, but have no furniture to speak of, their respective families ta

EP 4

Jobs for the Boys

Winston clashes with his father over his inability to get a job, Thomas also feels bad for relying on Susan to bring hom

EP 5

Happy Birthday, Dear Fathers

While Susan bakes a cake, Thomas has gone out in search of a gift for Dad. Unfortunately for the couple, it soon becomes

EP 6

We're Only Trying to Help

Thomas ends up in bed with flu, prompting Annie to fuss over him. Later, when Susan returns home sick, Matilda arrives t

EP 7

The House Warming

Finally settled in, the young couple throw a housewarming party, inviting their friends and parents. However, Susan isn'

EP 1

A Leg from the Past

Susan isn't impressed when Deirdre, Thomas's flirtatious second cousin, arrives for a visit. Far from shy, Deirdre flirt

EP 2

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Unemployed

Thomas continues struggling to get a job and Susan is worried that he's getting bored at home, so se sends him one of he

EP 3

My Chap's Got Work

Thomas finally lands a job; to celebrate, both families want to have Sunday dinner, leaving the pair to decide how to di

EP 4

Thou Shalt Deny Me

Mr. Huntley announces that an executive vacancy has arisen, and that Thomas is in the running. A social event is planned

EP 5

Your Money or Your Life

Winston is desperate to buy a car, convinced it's the only way to be a hit with the ladies. He tries to get the funds fr

EP 6

You're Going to Have a What!

Susan has been having some very odd cravings, and Aunt Dorothy quickly realises that she's pregnant. After Thomas digest

EP 1

Raising the Roof

The new Vicar visits Thomas and Susan, seeking new recruits. Despite their frequent rejections, he invites them to a bri

EP 2

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

EP 3

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 li

EP 4

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,

EP 5

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 Willi

EP 6

Goodbye Charlie

Edward informs Thomas that his estranged Uncle Charlie has died, Thomas isn't upset, but he's shocked when Edward inform

EP 7

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 situa

EP 8

Practice Makes Perfect

Susan is now seven months pregnant, and her mother is treating her like valuable china as is Thomas. To become the perfe

EP 9

Survival

A friendly game of family cards turns sour. Edward leaves in a fit of pique, only to encounter heavy snow, meaning the w

EP 10

Onto Us a Child

Thomas gets an early morning call, Susan is set to have the baby. Thomas finds the whole thing somewhat overwhelming. Wi

Popular Cast

Christopher Blake
Christopher Blake
Thomas Simpson