

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.
Laurence Marks
BBC One
58
30 min

Gary Sparrow is an unhappily married TV repairman, who one day unwittingly walks into a time warp. Totally disorientated, he thinks he's in a 1940s theme pub, until he falls in love with the landlord's daughter.
Nov 18, 1993

Gary, after refusing to buy a new suit for a job interview in 1993, buys one to take Phoebe to a dance in 1940.
Nov 25, 1993

Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid, but nearly ends up in prison.
Dec 2, 1993

Ron agrees to print identity papers for Gary's trips to 1940 - but at a price. Phoebe worries about her future living arrangements now that she's intent on leaving the pub.
Dec 9, 1993

Yvonne gets to spend more time with Gary due to him giving up his 1940s obsession, but he is quickly propelled back into things upon discovering that he may be married to Phoebe.
Dec 16, 1993

Yvonne gives Gary an ultimatum about his wartime obsession, as he decides whether to return to 1940, or back home to 1995. Ron makes him an offer that he can't refuse.
Dec 23, 1993

Gary Sparrow

Ron Wheatcroft

Phoebe Sparrow

Yvonne Sparrow

Phoebe Sparrow

Yvonne Sparrow

Reg Deadman

Eric Elward