Shabby Tiger

1973

Drama

Nick Faunt, a Manchester millionaire's son, leaves home at the height of the Depression to become an artist. When he meets Irish serving girl, a strange love story begins.

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Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 11, 1973

Last Aired

August 22, 1973

Networks

ITV1

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

A Wife in Water Colours

Air date: 1973-07-11

A seven-part serial adapted from Howard Spring's novel about life in England in the 1930s. The story centers on the relationship between a young artist and a fiery Irish girl, who meet by chance in the countryside.

A Jealous Mistress

Air date: 1973-07-18

A proposition from Nick---to live with him in Manchester---and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.

Beggars at a Banquet

Air date: 1973-07-25

Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna (Prunella Gee) is courted by another man.

To Escape from Ourselves

Air date: 1973-08-01

Already distraught, Anna (Prunella Gee) arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.

Strawberries and Champagne

Air date: 1973-08-08

Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.

The Mirror of Reason

Air date: 1973-08-15

The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.

The Final Gamble

Air date: 1973-08-22

Commitments mark the concluding episode, as Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.

Cast

Prunella Gee

Anna Fitzgerald

John Nolan

Nick Faunt

Sharon Maughan

Rachel Rosing

Howard Southern

Jacob 'Mo' Rosing

Alexander Edgar

Brian

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