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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
The construction on Duckett's Passage is finally complete, and Gary hopes to secure one of the vacant units to allow him access to the time portal. Meanwhile, in 1941, Gary tries to warn the Americans of the impending attack on Pearl Harbor.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Diana Kent, Michael Shannon, Tim Dutton, Josie Kidd, Jon Glover, John Evans
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Yvonne D'Alpra, Nimmy March, Charles Simon, Malcolm McFee
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Eve Bland, David Aldous, Eddie Yeoh, Nana Takahashi, Alfie Ettridge Rogers, Nick Bayly
Episode 4
Counterfeit money has been in circulation around Royal Oak, which Gary suspects may be attributed to Ron's attempts to sabotage his name.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Yvonne D'Alpra, Ken Jones, John Bardon, Charmaine Parsons
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Nimmy March, Regina Freedman, Bryan Lawrence, Darren Bancroft, Harriet Thorpe, Angus Kennedy, Paul Beech
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff RowleyGuest stars Jeannie Crowther, Chase Marks, Katie Donnison, Kim Clifford
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff RowleyGuest stars Nimmy March, Ronnie Stevens, Polly Hemingway, Phil Nice
Episode 8
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?
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Paul MakinGuest stars Ralph Ineson, Arthur White
Episode 9
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?
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Paul MakinGuest stars Jon Glover, Helena Calvert
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Sam Douglas, Matt Rippy, Rhashan Stone, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Belinda Stewart-Wilson
Episode 11
Yvonne and Phoebe both want to move home, but it isn't long before moving is the least of Gary's worries.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Paul MakinGuest stars Maggie Jones
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
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Dervla KirwanPhoebe Sparrow
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Elizabeth CarlingPhoebe Sparrow
Emma AmosYvonne Sparrow
David RyallEric Elward
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