Vice Versa

1981 · Ended · 1 season · 7 episodes · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy · United Kingdom

Creator Jeremy Burnham, Thomas Anstey Guthrie · Channel Associated Television · Starring Paul Spurrier, Peter Bowles, Iain Cuthbertson

Vice Versa is a seven-part series produced by ATV and based on a story published in 1882 by F. Anstey, the pseudonym of Thomas Anstey Guthrie. In contemporary Victorian London, a father and son switch places by means of a magic talisman from India, thus live each other's lives, and gain a better understanding for each other before they switch back.
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Episodes

7 episodes · September 1981 – November 1981
  1. Episode 1: 1. The TransformationSeptember 29, 1981 · 30 min
    Dick Bultitude is gifted a magical talisman by his uncle and unknowingly wishes to be his father Paul in order to skip school duties. His wish comes true and he and his father swap bodies.
  2. Episode 2: 2. The OutcastOctober 6, 1981 · 30 min
    Dick and his father Paul have changed bodies. At boarding school; Dick is becoming very unpopular while, in London, Paul enjoys his adult freedom.
  3. Episode 3: 3. The TrialOctober 13, 1981 · 30 min
    Since Dick magically changed bodies with his father! schooldays have been going badly for "Dick”.
  4. Episode 4: 4. The FightOctober 20, 1981 · 30 min
    Paul Bultitude, having been changed by magic into his son, Dick, angers the headmaster with his adult behavior, while Dick, who has been changed into his father, befriends the office boy.
  5. Episode 5: 5. The LetterOctober 27, 1981 · 30 min
    The magic of the Garuda stone is still working on Dick Bultltude and his father, Paul, who are occupying each other's bodies. "Dick's" problems at school have been made worse by his rejection of the affections of Dulcie Grimstone. "Paul," in London finds that the middle-aged body he's inhabiting won't stand his pace of life and is taken ill.
  6. Episode 6: 6. The EscapeNovember 3, 1981 · 30 min
    "Paul" Bultitude has given Marmaduke Paradine power of attorney to run the business, and has recovered from his illness by using Barbara's wish on the Garuda stone. "Dick" Bultitude at Crichton House School is awaiting a caning for receiving a note from a female admirer in church.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. The ReckoningNovember 10, 1981 · 30 min
    In the final episode Paul and Dick both realise they were happier in their own bodies, and go about switching back.

Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
30 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 29, 1981
LAST AIRED
November 10, 1981
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Associated Television

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