Shabby Tiger

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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1. A Wife in Water Colours

11th Jul 1973

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.

2. A Jealous Mistress

18th Jul 1973

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

3. Beggars at a Banquet

25th Jul 1973

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.

4. To Escape from Ourselves

1st Aug 1973

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

5. Strawberries and Champagne

8th Aug 1973

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

6. The Mirror of Reason

15th Aug 1973

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

7. The Final Gamble

22nd Aug 1973

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

Shabby Tiger

Episodes

Cast

1. A Wife in Water Colours

2. A Jealous Mistress

3. Beggars at a Banquet

4. To Escape from Ourselves

5. Strawberries and Champagne

6. The Mirror of Reason

7. The Final Gamble

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