Mixed Blessings

1978 - 1980

Welcome to the Family

Episode 1

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

Your Place or Mine?

10th March 1978

Episode 2

Thomas and Susan are temporarily living with Aunt Dorothy, but need to find a permanent home. Their families take it upon themselves to determine where the newlyweds should stay.

You Haven't Got Much, Have You?

17th March 1978

Episode 3

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

Jobs for the Boys

24th March 1978

Episode 4

Winston clashes with his father over his inability to get a job, Thomas also feels bad for relying on Susan to bring home the bread. William and Edward are both looking for staff, but will either boy be good enough?

Happy Birthday, Dear Fathers

31st March 1978

Episode 5

While Susan bakes a cake, Thomas has gone out in search of a gift for Dad. Unfortunately for the couple, it soon becomes apparent that both of their fathers share the same birthday.

We're Only Trying to Help

Episode 6

Thomas ends up in bed with flu, prompting Annie to fuss over him. Later, when Susan returns home sick, Matilda arrives to look after her. Peace turns into chaos when Edward and William arrive after work for a homecooked meal.

The House Warming

14th April 1978

Episode 7

Finally settled in, the young couple throw a housewarming party, inviting their friends and parents. However, Susan isn't amused to learn that Thomas has invited his ex and Susan's former roommate, Phyllis.

Top Cast

Christopher Blake•Muriel Odunton

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.

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Christopher Blake

Thomas Simpson

Muriel Odunton

Susan Simpson (née Lambert)

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Derrick Goodwin

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