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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
Whilst advancing through the time warp, a severe storm in 1944 causes Gary to split into two opposing clones: a regular Gary and an evil clone. Phoebe likes the former, while Yvonne prefers latter.
Directed by Nic PhillipsWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Nick Curtis
Episode 2
Gary and Yvonne have a bust-up which ends with Gary having to move into Ron's place. During Gary's estrangement, he becomes suspicious of Yvonne's interior designer. Meanwhile, in 1944, Phoebe suspects that Gary is having an affair with Yvonne, and Reg contracts impetigo.
Directed by Nic PhillipsWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Sonya Walger, Gavin Abbott
Episode 3
Gary has to think fast when both of his wives decide they want to emigrate to California. In 1944, Reg retires from his job, but no one turns up at his leaving do.
Directed by Nic PhillipsWritten by Sam LawrenceGuest stars Sonya Walger, Gary Lammin, Donald Douglas, Tabitha Wady
Episode 4
Gary and Phoebe are cast in Noel's film Brief Encounter, but Gary declines. Meanwhile, both Phoebe and Yvonne catch the attentions of other men, which Gary resents and intercepts.
Directed by Nic PhillipsWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars David Benson, Paul Goodwin, Richard Braine, Dolly Wells, Andrew Havill, Rolf Saxon
Episode 5
A foggy night in London leads Gary into the unknown time territory of 1880. Here, Gary comes face to face with the notorious Jack the Ripper, who manages to access the portal.
Directed by Nic PhillipsWritten by Geoff RowleyGuest stars Nicholas Day, John Harding, Mike Savage, Terry Bird, Alex Leppard, Sophie-Louise Dann
Episode 6
When a workman arrives to carryout repairs in the time portal alleyway, Gary begins to contemplate where his future lies.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Geoff RowleyGuest stars Eve Bland, Toby Whithouse, Tom Goodman-Hill
Episode 7
Gary thinks that Yvonne is having an affair, so he asks Ron to spy on her for him. Plus, Gary and Phoebe join a concert troupe in Belgium, but their efforts are quickly thwarted.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Sam LawrenceGuest stars Sonya Walger, Bonnie Langford, Simon Sherlock, Gary Cady, Paul Grunert, Jim McManus, Andrew Elias
Episode 8
Gary and Phoebe come up against the bully tactics of a protection racket, so Gary utilises his modern gadgets to halt their reign of terror. Plus, Yvonne receives a rude surprise.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Sam LawrenceGuest stars Lynda Baron, Leo Dolan, Kenneth MacDonald, Norman Eshley, Emily Bruni
Episode 9
Gary must ensure that a compromising photo taken of him in the 1940s avoids discovery in the present. Yvonne goes to see Noël's Gary and Phoebe stage play.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Paul Alexander, Simon BraithwaiteGuest stars David Benson, Robert Whitelock, Robin Meredith, Dorothea Phillips
Episode 10
It's 1945 and VE Day celebrations are in full swing. Future Prime Minister Clement Attlee is in town to join in with the festivities. Gary finds himself rushing to Attlee's aid when disaster strikes.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Alan David, Tony Millan
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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