Goodnight Sweetheart

Name: Goodnight Sweetheart
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1993-11-18
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Victor McGuire, Christopher Ettridge, Dervla Kirwan, Michelle Holmes

ENDED6 Seasons58 Episodes★ 7.3

Goodnight Sweetheart is a sci-fi and fantasy series on BBC One that ran from 1993 to 1999, ending after 6 seasons and 58 episodes.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredNov 18, 1993

Last AiredJun 21, 1999

GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

Runtime30 min

Created ByLaurence Marks, Maurice Gran

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionAlomo Productions, SelecTV, BBC

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.

Cast

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Gary Sparrow

Victor McGuire

Ron Wheatcroft

Christopher Ettridge

PC Reg Deadman

Dervla Kirwan

Phoebe Sparrow

Michelle Holmes

Yvonne Sparrow

Seasons & Episodes6 seasons · 58 episodes

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E1Mine's a Double

Apr 20, 199929m

Whilst advancing through the time warp, a severe storm in 1944 causes Gary to split into two opposing clones: a regular Gary and an evil clone. Phoebe likes the former, while Yvonne prefers latter.

E2All About Yvonne

Apr 18, 199929m

Gary and Yvonne have a bust-up which ends with Gary having to move into Ron's place. During Gary's estrangement, he becomes suspicious of Yvonne's interior designer. Meanwhile, in 1944, Phoebe suspects that Gary is having an affair with Yvonne, and Reg contracts impetigo.

E3California Dreamin'

Apr 25, 199929m

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.

E4Grief Encounter

May 2, 199929m

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.

E5The 'Ouses in Between

May 16, 199928m

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 portal.

E6Just in Time

May 23, 199929m

When a workman arrives to carryout repairs in the time portal alleyway, Gary begins to contemplate where his future lies.

E7How I Won the War

May 30, 199929m

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.

E8Something Fishie

Jun 6, 199928m

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.

E9Flash Bang Wallop

Jun 13, 199928m

Gary must ensure that a compromising photo taken of him in the 1940s avoids discovery in the present. Yvonne goes to see Noël's Gary and Phoebe stage play.

E10Accentuate the Positive

Jun 21, 199929m

It's 1945 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.

About Goodnight Sweetheart

Goodnight Sweetheart is a sci-fi & fantasy, comedy, drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Nov 18, 1993 and currently has 6 seasons and 58 episodes. Goodnight Sweetheart has ended. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 51 votes. The cast includes Nicholas Lyndhurst, Victor McGuire, Christopher Ettridge, Dervla Kirwan, Michelle Holmes. Created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.