Laurence Marks
Director
Goodnight Sweetheart (1993)
Series 2
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.
Released Nov. 18, 1993
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Gary invests money in an electronics company back in 1941, but his investment and business plans quickly collapses, and ultimately backfires.
Feb. 20, 1995, midnight
S2E2 - I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
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.
Feb. 27, 1995, midnight
S2E3 - Just One More Chance
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.
March 6, 1995, midnight
S2E4 - Who's Taking You Home Tonight
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.
March 13, 1995, midnight
S2E5 - Wish Me Luck
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.
March 20, 1995, midnight
S2E6 - As You Wave Me Goodbye
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?
March 27, 1995, midnight
S2E7 - Would You Like to Swing on a Star?
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.
April 3, 1995, midnight
S2E8 - Nice Work If You Can Get It
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.
April 10, 1995, midnight
S2E9 - Let Yourself Go
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.
April 24, 1995, midnight
S2E10 - Don't Fence Me In
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.
May 1, 1995, midnight
BBC One
30 min/ep
1740 min
Nov. 18, 1993
June 21, 1999, midnight
Ended
NR
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