Black and Blue was a BBC TV comedy-drama series, first broadcast in 1973. The show consisted of six 50–60 minutes episodes, each a separate self-contained playlet. The only connection was the Black and Blue humour theme. The first episode was broadcast on 14 August 1973, with the finale on 18 September 1973. The first, Secrets, was wiped, only surviving thanks to a domestic videotape copy made from the master by producer Mark Shivas.
Black and Blue (Season 1)
Secrets (Episode 1)
Writer: Michael Palin
Air date: 1973-08-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Secrets Chocolates receive an unexpected sales boost when three maintenance workers fall into the chocolate vat and are fed through the production line.
The Middle-of-the-Road Roadshow for All the Family (Episode 2)
Writer: Philip Mackie
Air date: 1973-08-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A film tycoon hires the wrong writer and pays him a massive advance.
High Kampf (Episode 3)
Writer: Hugh Leonard
Air date: 1973-08-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: As wealthy Johann Schultz lies close to death in an Irish monastery, his heirs begin to gather.
Rust (Episode 4)
Writer: Julian Mitchell
Air date: 1973-09-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A deadly flu bug threatens to wipe out the world. A British-made drug is the cure, but it leaves its takers impotent.
Soap Opera in Stockwell (Episode 5)
Writer: Michael O'Neill
Air date: 1973-09-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A baby is snatched from outside a Washeteria. Will the snatcher come back for her washing bag?
Glorious Miles (Episode 6)
Writer: Henry Livings
Air date: 1973-09-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A shady property developer takes on a butler to impress his guests.
Seasons
Episodes 6