Episode #8.15

The family who appeared in this edition were under investigation as a result, according to the Aberdeen Press and Journal (12th February 1988).

Under the heading "TV family's dole shock" it was reported that: "The Smith family were television stars for a night when they appeared on last Monday's (sic) 'Wogan' show. But within hours the Department of Health and Social Security rang the programme wanting to know how much they were paid and threatening to cut their Giros. Unemployed Phil Smith, his wife, Evelyn, and their eight-month-old son Karl from Maidstone, Kent, were invited to appear because Karl had recovered his sight after a remarkable operation to remove thick cataracts. It is understood that the Smiths were paid about £100 which they plan to put in a bank account for Karl. But the DHSS office in Maidstone told Mr Smith the fee will be regarded as income and deducted from his £123-a-fortnight dole money."

There's no credits for this episode, and the theme music starts to play before Terry has had chance to sign off.

"Well that appears to be it for tonight," he says, "at least they're playing the signature tune."

There are no end credits for this edition. (See "Goofs".)

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