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 (11)
1. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Aired 26 December 1995 • 30 min
Gary's route to 1941 has been blocked by a row of shops built in 1995. How will he reach Phoebe in her wartime pub?
2. It Ain't Necessarily So
Aired 1 January 1996 • 30 min
As New Year's Eve rapidly approaches, Gary seeks a way of celebrating the occasion with both his wife and girlfriend, in the contrasting timeframes of 1941 and 1995.
3. One O'Clock Jump
Aired 8 January 1996 • 30 min
Gary tries to rectify matters when his shop's success makes Yvonne depressed at her lack of employment prospects. Plus, he discovers that PC Deadman is unaware that he has a child.
4. It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
Aired 15 January 1996 • 30 min
Counterfeit money has been in circulation around Royal Oak, which Gary suspects may be attributed to Ron's attempts to sabotage his name.
5. Change Partners
Aired 22 January 1996 • 30 min
Time travelling comedy series starring Nicholas Lyndhurst. Gary is on top of the world, but pride comes before a fall, or in Gary's case, several falls.
6. Goodnight Children Everywhere
Aired 29 January 1996 • 30 min
An evicted Ron is now staying with Gary and Yvonne, and Phoebe's orphaned relatives arrive to move in with her at the Royal Oak.
7. Turned Out Nice Again
Aired 5 February 1996 • 30 min
George Formby turns up at the Royal Oak wanting to record a Beatles song that Gary claims to have written. Consequently, Gary has to find a way of keeping musical history intact.
8. There's Something About a Soldier
Aired 12 February 1996 • 30 min
Yvonne wants Gary to get a sensible job with her new company. Plus, Gary's wartime life seems threatened by a returning hero. Is it time for Gary to make a break from the past?
9. Someone to Watch Over Me
Aired 19 February 1996 • 30 min
Phoebe is very ill back in the 1940s, so Gary thinks that he may have a solution - but can he really take medicine back in time?
10. The Yanks Are Coming
Aired 26 February 1996 • 30 min
Gary is put out when the Americans arrive at the Royal Oak, but when there is an outbreak of racial tension Gary takes drastic action.
11. Let's Get Away from It All
Aired 4 March 1996 • 30 min
Yvonne and Phoebe both want to move home, but it isn't long before moving is the least of Gary's worries.