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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
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Christopher Ettridge, John Rapley, Pete Drummond
Episode 2
Gary, after refusing to buy a new suit for a job interview in 1993, buys one to take Phoebe to a dance in 1940.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars John Rapley, Pamela Cundell, Ben Lobb, Freddie Stuart, Les Brown, Roger Kitter, Karen Frawley
Episode 3
Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid, but nearly ends up in prison.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Christopher Ettridge, Anthony Pedley, Michael Garner, Peter Cellier, Harry Landis, Maria Gough, Maggie Guess, Jean Challis
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Martyn Whitby, Bobby Coombes, Nirjay Mahindru
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Christopher Ettridge, Peggy Phango, Hilda Fenemore, Rachael Weaver, Claire Jacobs
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Christopher Ettridge, John Rapley, Harry Landis, Roger Brierley, Jerome Willis, Aaron Aardvark
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
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