Here is an episode guide for the first series (6 episodes) of 

GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, a time-travelling sitcom
brought to you by Marks & Gran (well known for "Birds of A Feather").

I only heard mention of Phoebe's surname once (at the Savoy). Not sure if I
heard correctly - Bamford or Banford?

Comments, corrections etc to <arkhive@apusapus.demon.co.uk>

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Version 1.2                                                     4 February 1994

written and maintained by Ailsa Jenkins <arkhive@apusapus.demon.co.uk>
copyright 1994

GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART
 c1993
 Alomo Productions, SelecTV for BBC

 Writers: Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran
 Director: Robin Nash
 Producer: John Bartlett
 Executive producer: Allan McKeown

Gary Sparrow, a TV repairman, is married to personnel officer Yvonne.
She is studying for an Open University degree in psychology and has higher
aspirations than a two-bedroom starter home in Cricklewood. 

Out on a job Gary gets lost in the East End of London. A policeman directs
him down an alley to ask again at the Royal Oak pub. No one has heard of
"Hugh Gaitskill House" and barmaid Phoebe, the landlord's daughter, serves
him a beer for tuppence farthing. But is it a 1940's theme pub or just a
dream? When he walks back down the alley will he be in 1993 or still in the
blitz?

First Series 1993

Episode
Number  Episode Name                             Transmission date 
1.1     Rites of passage                         18 November 1993 
1.2     Fools rush in                            25 November 1993 
1.3     Is your journey really necessary          2 December 1993 
1.4     The more I see you                        9 December 1993 
1.5     I get along without you very well        16 December 1993 
1.6     In the mood                              23 December 1993

All transmitted on BBC1 (8.30 - 9.00pm)

1.1 "Rites of Passage"

Gary walks down "Ducketts Passage, E1" and into 1940 and the Royal Oak pub.
Gary is suspected of being a spy as he carries neither gasmask or identity
papers and has a pen made in Germany. He takes a fancy to the barmaid
Phoebe, but she is a married woman with a husband away in the war. Down in
the cellar during an air raid he teaches the pub regulars a few songs. He
also helps Phoebe's dad, Eric, injured during the raid. But what exactly is
he going to tell Yvonne when, and if, he gets home?
 
 Cast:  Gary Sparrow: Nicholas Lyndhurst
.       Phoebe Bamford (barmaid): Dervla Kirwan 
        Yvonne Sparrow (wife of Gary): Michelle Holmes
        Eric (pub landlord, Phoebe's father): David Ryall
        Ron (Gary's friend): Victor McGuire
        PC (Reg) Deadman: Christopher Ettridge
        Old Codger: John Rapley
        OU (Open University) Lecturer: Pete Drummond


1.2 "Fools Rush In" 

Gary ignores Yvonne's advice and goes for a promotion interview but does not
wear a suit. 
Ron, hearing Gary's call to a radio phone-in, wants to know if Gary really
did go back in time. Is time like a straight road or a winding river? 
After another argument Gary does buy a suit, but not exactly what Yvonne
had in mind. He goes back to the East End to see if he can get back to
1940, the Royal Oak... and Phoebe.

 Cast:  Gary: Nicholas Lyndhurst
.       Phoebe: Dervla Kirwan 
        Yvonne: Michelle Holmes
        Eric: David Ryall
        Ron: Victor McGuire
        Edna: Pamela Cundell
        Donald: Ben Lobb
        Old Codger: John Rapley
        Barman: Freddie Stuart
        Marty Harty: Roger Kitter
        Listener: Karen Frawley
        Les Brown and his Music


1.3 "Is your journey really necessary"

Yvonne and Gary argue about his obsession with the 2nd World War and her
preoccupation with her course.
Gary warns Phoebe that bombing will start earlier than usual that evening
and he whisks her off to Holborn Underground station to shelter for the
night. When he and Phoebe return to the Royal Oak next morning Gary is
taken in for questioning by the police.
Back in Cricklewood Yvonne is worried when Gary does not return that night.

 Cast:  Gary: Nicholas Lyndhurst
.       Phoebe: Dervla Kirwan 
        Yvonne: Michelle Holmes
        Eric: David Ryall
        Ron: Victor McGuire
        PC Deadman: Christopher Ettridge
        The Spiv: Peter Cellier
        D I Howard: Anthony Pedley
        Manny (ARP warden): Harry Landis 
        D S Martin: Michael Garner
        Pregnant girl: Maria Gough
        Station Mistress: Maggie Guess
        Nurse: Jean Challis
        Newscaster: Tanveer Ghani


1.4 "The more I see you"

Yvonne goes to Huddersfield for her psychology residential course. 
Gary asks Ron to print him some Identity papers. Ron dresses for the part
but finds that only Gary can go back to 1940.
Out for a walk in the cemetery Phoebe asks Gary to take her back with him.
Back in the present Ron is on the warpath and a worried Gary drives all the
way to Huddersfield in case Ron has told Yvonne about Phoebe.

 Cast:  Gary: Nicholas Lyndhurst
.       Phoebe: Dervla Kirwan 
        Yvonne: Michelle Holmes
        Eric: David Ryall
        Ron: Victor McGuire
        Security Guard: Martyn Whitby
        Kid: Bobby Coombes
        Car Mechanic: Nirjay Mahindru


1.5 "I get along without you very well"

Yvonne wants to improve their marriage and decides to share an interest
with Gary. News of an old lady from Bethnal Green leads Gary to believe he
must return once more to 1940.
Ron agrees to go to Lithuania to watch the England soccer team as a cover,
but Gary is knocked down and wakes in hospital to find Phoebe and PC
Deadman at his bedside. As Gary's stay in 1940 is extended Ron decides to tell
Yvonne that Gary has been held by the Lithuanian police.
A visit to Bethnal Green in 1993 clears up one mystery.

 Cast:  Gary: Nicholas Lyndhurst
.       Phoebe: Dervla Kirwan 
        Yvonne: Michelle Holmes
        Eric: David Ryall
        Ron: Victor McGuire
        PC Deadman: Christopher Ettridge
        Old lady: Hilda Fenemore
        Phoebe Sparrow: Peggy Phango
        Hazel: Rachael Weaver
        Newsreader: Claire Williamson


1.6 "In the mood"

After Yvonne's ultimatum is issued Gary decides on another visit to 1940.
Ron gives Gary some forged 1940s currency so he can cash in on the stock
exchange. PC Deadman brings news of the King's visit to East London and
Gary arranges a visit to the London Hospital. Gary takes Phoebe for a meal
at the Savoy to say goodbye and secretly books the Imperial Suite. Phoebe's
Dad brings her important news. Gary takes Yvonne an unexpected present and
she points out someone who looks familiar in a 1940's newsreel.

 Cast:  Gary: Nicholas Lyndhurst
.       Phoebe: Dervla Kirwan 
        Yvonne: Michelle Holmes
        Eric: David Ryall
        Ron: Victor McGuire
        PC Deadman: Christopher Ettridge
        Manny: Harry Landis 
        Head waiter: Roger Brierley
        Doctor: Jerome Willis
        Old Codger: John Rapley
        Commentator: Aaron Aardvark

Technical credits for series one

Music: Anthony & Gaynor Sadler
Theme song performed by Nick Curtis
Casting: Susie Parriss & Paddy Stern
Script Associate: Micheal Jacob
Costume Designer: Diana Moseley
Make up designer: Gabrielle Hamilton
Graphic designer: Paul Peppiate
Technical Manager: Derek Oliver
Vision Control: Andy Newton (1, 2, 5, 6)
                Terry Watson (3) 
                Richard Waiting (4)
Vision Mixer: Barbara Hicks
Location Manager: Julia Morpeth
Production Secretary: Roz Davidson
First Assistant Directors: Peter Errington
                           Simon Haveland (1 - 5)
Art Director: Lou Beaumont
Videotape Editor: Chris Wadsworth
Dubbing Editors: John Howell, Dave Thomson
Production Manager: Nick Mortimer (1, 2)
                    Julian Meers (3 - 6)
Properties Master: Andy Beales
Production Buyer: Laurie Law
Stage Manager: Robert Crossley
Script Supervisor: Emma Thomas                    
Camera Supervisor: Phil Palmer
Sound Supervisor: Ted Scott
Lighting Director: Christopher Clayton
Production Designer: Roger Andrews                           

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