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Goodnight Sweetheart

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

1993 | 6 seasons | 30 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Twilight Zone or Doctor Who, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart, mind-bending.
The pace: 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year