Shabby Tiger

Miniseries

1973 · 7 episodes · 5h 50m in all

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

Episodes

1. 1

   1. A Wife in Water Colours

   11 Jul 1973 · 50 min

   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. 2

   2. A Jealous Mistress

   18 Jul 1973 · 50 min

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

3. 3

   3. Beggars at a Banquet

   25 Jul 1973 · 50 min

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

4. 4

   4. To Escape from Ourselves

   1 Aug 1973 · 50 min

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

5. 5

   5. Strawberries and Champagne

   8 Aug 1973 · 50 min

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

6. 6

   6. The Mirror of Reason

   15 Aug 1973 · 50 min

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

7. 7

   7. The Final Gamble

   22 Aug 1973 · 50 min

   Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.