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Vice Versa

Vice Versa

★ 7.0/10•1981•30m•PG•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Comedy•Family
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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.

Ron Francis · Director

Jeremy Burnham · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 29, 1981

Episodes

E130m

The Transformation

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.

Sep 29, 1981

E230m

The Outcast

Dick and his father Paul have changed bodies. At boarding school; Dick is becoming very unpopular while, in London, Paul enjoys his adult freedom.

Oct 6, 1981

E330m

The Trial

Since Dick magically changed bodies with his father! schooldays have been going badly for "Dick”.

Oct 13, 1981

E430m

The Fight

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.

Oct 20, 1981

E530m

The Letter

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.

Oct 27, 1981

E630m

The Escape

"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.

Nov 3, 1981

E730m

The Reckoning

In the final episode Paul and Dick both realise they were happier in their own bodies, and go about switching back.

Nov 10, 1981

Actors

Paul Spurrier

Paul Spurrier

Richard 'Dick' Bultitude

Peter Bowles

Peter Bowles

Paul Bultitude

Iain Cuthbertson

Iain Cuthbertson

Dr Grimstone

Jeremy Child

Jeremy Child

Marmaduke Paradine

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