Laurence Marks
Director
Goodnight Sweetheart (1993)
Series 6
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
S6E1 - Mine's a Double
Whilst advancing through the time warp a severe storm in 1944 causes Gary to split into two opposing clones: a normal Gary and a bad version. Phoebe likes the former, while Yvonne prefers latter.
April 20, 1999, midnight
S6E2 - All About Yvonne
Gary and Yvonne have a bust up which ends with Gary having to move out and into Ron's place. During Gary's estrangement he becomes suspicious of Yvonne's interior designer. Meanwhile over in 1944, Phoebe suspects that Gary is having an affair with Yvonne, and Reg contracts impetigo.
April 18, 1999, midnight
S6E3 - California Dreamin'
Gary has to think fast when both of his wives decide they want to emigrate to California. In 1944 Reg retires from his job, but no one turns up at his leaving do.
April 25, 1999, midnight
S6E4 - Grief Encounter
Gary and Phoebe are cast in Noel's film Brief Encounter, but Gary declines. Meanwhile, both Phoebe and Yvonne catch the attentions of other men, which Gary resents and intercepts.
May 2, 1999, midnight
S6E5 - The 'Ouses in Between
A foggy night in London leads Gary into the unknown time territory of 1880. Here Gary comes face to face with the notorious Jack the Ripper, who manages to access the time portal.
May 16, 1999, midnight
S6E6 - Just in Time
When a workman arrives to carryout repairs in the time portal alleyway, Gary begins to contemplate where his future lies.
May 23, 1999, midnight
S6E7 - How I Won the War
Gary thinks that Yvonne is having an affair, so he asks Ron to spy on her for him. Plus, Gary and Phoebe join a concert troupe in Belgium, but their efforts are quickly thwarted.
May 30, 1999, midnight
S6E8 - Something Fishie
Gary and Phoebe come up against the bully tactics of a protection racket, so Gary utilises his modern gadgets to halt their reign of terror. Plus, Yvonne receives a rude surprise.
June 6, 1999, midnight
S6E9 - Flash Bang Wallop
Gary must ensure that a compromising photo taken of him in the 1940s avoids discovery in the present. Yvonne goes to see Noel Coward's Gary and Phoebe stage play.
June 13, 1999, midnight
S6E10 - Accentuate the Positive
It's1945 and VE Day celebrations are in full swing. Future Prime Minister Clement Attlee is in town to join in with the festivities. Gary finds himself rushing to Attlee's aid when disaster strikes.
June 21, 1999, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1740 min.
Released: Nov. 18, 1993
Last Air Date: June 21, 1999, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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