Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | What Century Are You Living In? | 20030611 | 20250103 (BBC7) 20250104 (BBC7) | Jason Slater is a 21st-century English teacher from Cheadle Hulme who wakes in 19th-century Macclesfield. He discovers he's now Tarquin, third son of Lord Belport with a faithful valet, Ned who can't explain what's happened. He's also acquired a suspicious brother, Henry; a spurned ex-girlfriend, Millicent, now going out with Henry; and an over excited Luddite-cum-cauliflower farmer. Jim Poyser's riotous six-part comedy of transportation and delight. Henry - James Nickerson Luddite - Toby Hadoke After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century. After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003. |
| 02 | The Time Machine | 20030618 | 20250110 (BBC7) 20250111 (BBC7) | Jason decides the invention of the toasted sandwich maker will sort out his new 19th-century life. 21st-century teacher, Jason Slater, is coming to terms with waking up in 19th-century Macclesfield. He's now Tarquin, the third son of Lord Belport with his faithful valet, Ned. Jim Poyser's riotous comedy of transportation and delight. Stubbs - Glenn Cunningham As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003. |
| 03 | Strong Continental Lager | 20030625 | 20250117 (BBC7) 20250118 (BBC7) | 21st-century teacher Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer. Jason Slater is now Tarquin, the third son of Lord Belport with his faithful valet, Ned. Jim Poyser's riotous comedy of transportation and delight. Stubbs - Glenn Cunningham 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer. 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003. |
| 04 | Dentists And Lovers | 20030702 | 20250124 (BBC7) 20250125 (BBC7) | Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting. Jason Slater is now Tarquin, the third son of Lord Belport with his faithful valet, Ned. Jim Poyser's riotous comedy of transportation and delight. Stubbs - Glenn Cunningham Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003. |
| 05 | London | 20030709 | 20250131 (BBC7) 20250201 (BBC7) | Trapped in 19th-century Macclesfield, bored 21st-century Jason Slater heads to London, but is waylaid by a mint-popping highwayman... Jason is now Tarquin, the third son of Lord Belport with his faithful valet, Ned. Jim Poyser's riotous comedy of transportation and delight. Henry - James Nickerson Highwayman - Toby Hadoke Duke of Cranmere - John Craig Trapped in Macclesfield in 1834, Jason heads to London but is waylaid by a highwayman. Trapped in Macclesfield, bored Jason heads to London, but is waylaid by a highwayman. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003. |
| 06 LAST | Victorian Principles | 20030716 | 20250207 (BBC7) 20250208 (BBC7) | The young Queen Victoria is coming to Woolsley House for a visit. But when 21st century Jason invents the electric guitar, he unwittingly changes the course of history..... Jim Poyser's riotous comedy of transportation and delight. Jason is now Tarquin, the third son of Lord Belport with his faithful valet, Ned. Henry - James Nickerson Queen Victoria - Caroline Harding When Queen Victoria comes to visit, Jason unwittingly changes the course of history. When Queen Victoria comes to visit, Jason unwittingly changes the course of history. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003. |