About this season
Gary Sparrow is an ordinary bloke in 1990s Britain, married to the ambitious Yvonne and working as a TV repairman. Then his whole world changes when he stumbles upon a portal to WWII-era London and begins a dual life as an accidental time traveler.
Episodes (10)
1. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Aired 20 February 1995 • 30 min
Gary invests money in an electronics company back in 1941, but his investment and business plans quickly collapses, and ultimately backfires.
2. I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Aired 27 February 1995 • 30 min
Yvonne has her heart set on moving house, while Gary feels more inclined to move between eras. Meanwhile, in 1941, a tall dark stranger seems to have entered Phoebe's life.
3. Just One More Chance
Aired 6 March 1995 • 30 min
Gary is due to appear in court after a drinking spree in 1941. He looks destined to lose his licence, his job and could well lose his wife, but she has marriage guidance in mind.
4. Who's Taking You Home Tonight
Aired 13 March 1995 • 30 min
Gary's fictional job working for Ron may cover his trips back in time to 1941, but it's not much help when both Yvonne and Phoebe expect him for dinner on the same evening.
5. Wish Me Luck
Aired 20 March 1995 • 30 min
Yvonne is in line for a work promotion, while Gary needs to decide which life to choose. Life in 1941 is appearing increasingly more attractive.
6. As You Wave Me Goodbye
Aired 27 March 1995 • 30 min
Gary discovers that living in 1941 isn't quite what he expected, but having 'committed suicide' in 1994, he can hardly return home. Or can he?
7. Would You Like to Swing on a Star?
Aired 3 April 1995 • 30 min
Gary's fictitious job with Ron may provide an alibi for his trips to 1941, but it doesn't pay the rent. The 1994 vintage record market may provide the solution.
8. Nice Work If You Can Get It
Aired 10 April 1995 • 30 min
Gary's new career as an entertainer in 1941 is taking off, as is his trade in rare wartime records and amateur dramatics in 1993, but the stress of such ventures is taking a toll.
9. Let Yourself Go
Aired 24 April 1995 • 30 min
Yvonne suspects that she's pregnant, while Gary accompanies Phoebe to the countryside. As Gary struggles to maintain his double life, an American airman enters the scene.
10. Don't Fence Me In
Aired 1 May 1995 • 30 min
Gary has chosen to lead a double life indefinitely, but his plans are threatened when builders start demolishing his route and portal back to 1941.