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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 invests money in an electronics company back in 1941, but his investment and business plans quickly collapses, and ultimately backfires.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars John Rapley, Terrence Hardiman, Eamonn Walker, Alec Linstead, Max Digby
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars John Rapley, Jonathan Cake, Paul Shearer, Patrick Pearson, Alison Beattie, Duncan Faber, Louise Tomkins
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Paul MakinGuest stars Clare Cathcart
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Raj Patel
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Colin Spaull, Nimmy March
Episode 6
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?
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars John Rapley, Amanda Richardson, Yvonne D'Alpra, Maria Pastel
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Peter Blythe, Len Howe, Robin McCallum, Natasha Gardiner, Nicola Redmond, Michelle Cattini, Ronnie Stevens
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Peter Blythe, David de Keyser, Steve Speirs, Ronnie Stevens
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Paul MakinGuest stars Adam Henderson, Jeannie Crowther, Chase Marks, Katie Donnison, Steve Rider, John Motson
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Michael Troughton, Jonathan Stratt, Glen Davies, Wayne Goddard, Scott Mitchell, Fanny Carby, Don Gallagher, Suzy Aitchison
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
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