Laurence Marks
Director
Goodnight Sweetheart (1993)
Series 3
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
S3E1 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Gary's route to 1941 has been blocked by a row of shops built in 1995. How will he reach Phoebe in her wartime pub?
Dec. 26, 1995, midnight
S3E2 - It Ain't Necessarily So
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.
Jan. 1, 1996, midnight
S3E3 - One O'Clock Jump
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.
Jan. 8, 1996, midnight
S3E4 - It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
Counterfeit money has been in circulation around Royal Oak, which Gary suspects may be attributed to Ron's attempts to sabotage his name.
Jan. 15, 1996, midnight
S3E5 - Change Partners
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.
Jan. 22, 1996, midnight
S3E6 - Goodnight Children Everywhere
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.
Jan. 29, 1996, midnight
S3E7 - Turned Out Nice Again
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.
Feb. 5, 1996, midnight
S3E8 - There's Something About a Soldier
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?
Feb. 12, 1996, midnight
S3E9 - Someone to Watch Over Me
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?
Feb. 19, 1996, midnight
S3E10 - The Yanks Are Coming
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.
Feb. 26, 1996, midnight
S3E11 - Let's Get Away from It All
Yvonne and Phoebe both want to move home, but it isn't long before moving is the least of Gary's worries.
March 4, 1996, midnight
BBC One
30 min/ep
1740 min
Nov. 18, 1993
June 21, 1999, midnight
Ended
NR
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