Nicholas Lyndhurst
Gary Sparrow
Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes1998
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5
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Episode 130 min1998-02-23
A Room with a View
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.
Episode 230 min1998-03-02
London Pride
In the present and wartime 1944, both Gary and Phoebe find themselves being refused entry into higher society circles.
Episode 330 min1998-03-09
When Two Worlds Collide
The detonation of an unexploded bomb in Duckett's Passage catapults Gary into the present, with Phoebe in tow. Consequently Phoebe and Yvonne meet for the first time.
Episode 430 min1998-03-16
Mairzy Doats
Gary tries to persuade Ron to give up his time travelling ambitions, and Yvonne begins some consultancy work for Chelsea FC, which Gary is pleased to hear, especially when she acquires some match tickets.
Episode 530 min1998-03-23
Pennies from Heaven
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.
Episode 630 min1998-03-30
We Don't Want to Lose You ... (1)
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.
Episode 730 min1998-04-06
... But We Think You Have to Go (2)
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.
Episode 830 min1998-04-13
Have You Ever Seen a Dream Walking ...
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 the authorship of 'Two Little Boys.'
Episode 930 min1998-04-20
Love the One You're With
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 in time to reverse the chain of events.
Episode 1030 min1998-04-27
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Gary encounters his 1940s now-adult son Michael, who is shabbily dressed and trying to flog him items. Gary returns to the past to try and improve Michael's future prospects.