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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 and his son Michael are blasted into present time by a 1944 air raid bomb. They are caught by Yvonne, who demands an explanation regarding the child's identity.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars David Benson, Richard Syms, Alan Turner, James Grout
Episode 2
In the present and wartime 1944, both Gary and Phoebe find themselves being refused entry into higher society circles.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars David Benson, Lloyd McGuire, Simon Marett, Nick Lucas, Toni Palmer, Penelope Solomon, Esther McVey
Episode 3
The detonation of an unexploded bomb in Duckett's Passage catapults Gary and Phoebe into the present. Consequently, Phoebe and Yvonne meet for the first time.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Gary Lawson, John Phelps
Episode 4
Gary tries to persuade Ron to give up his time travelling ambitions, while Yvonne begins consulting for Chelsea FC, pleasing Gary, especially when she acquires match tickets.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff RowleyGuest stars Eve Bland, Regina Freedman, Richard Syms, David Simeon, Tim Packham
Episode 5
Gary tries using his knowledge of the past to bet on certainties at the 1940s race track, but it all goes wrong. Meanwhile, Ron's white fiver printing press is raided by the police.
Directed by Terry KinaneWritten by Geoff RowleyGuest stars Pippa Haywood, Robert Perkins, David Ross, Nick Carpenter
Episode 6
Gary's assumed identity as a secret agent even fools the 1944 authorities. He is recruited by a genuine M15 agent to go on a secret mission to the Isle of Wight.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Sam LawrenceGuest stars Timothy West
Episode 7
Gary's secret mission in wartime France quickly descends into a dicey fight or flight situation, as the German's rapidly close in on him.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Sam LawrenceGuest stars Timothy West, Sally Dexter, Peter Czajowski, Rae Baker, Jason Hall
Episode 8
As the strain of living a double life takes its toll on Gary, Rolf Harris appears in a dream and berates him for having claimed authorship of 'Two Little Boys.'
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Gary Lawson, John PhelpsGuest stars Rolf Harris, Anna Karen, Penelope Solomon
Episode 9
The porter of Gary's Mayfair flats informs him that a former resident died in a road accident 55 years ago. Gary aims to travel back to reverse the chain of events.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Eve Bland, David Benson, James Grout, Brian Rawlinson, Liz Whiting
Episode 10
Gary encounters his 1940s now-adult son Michael, who is shabbily dressed and trying to flog him items. He returns to the past to try and improve Michael's future prospects.
Directed by Robin NashWritten by Sam LawrenceGuest stars David Benson, Ian Lavender, David Baukham
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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