Shabby Tiger (1973)
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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Episode 1 - A Wife in Water Colours
Release Date: 1973-07-11A 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.
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Episode 2 - A Jealous Mistress
Release Date: 1973-07-18A proposition from Nick---to live with him in Manchester---and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.
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Episode 3 - Beggars at a Banquet
Release Date: 1973-07-25Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna (Prunella Gee) is courted by another man.
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Episode 4 - To Escape from Ourselves
Release Date: 1973-08-01Already distraught, Anna (Prunella Gee) arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.
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Episode 5 - Strawberries and Champagne
Release Date: 1973-08-08Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.
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Episode 6 - The Mirror of Reason
Release Date: 1973-08-15The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.
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Episode 7 - The Final Gamble
Release Date: 1973-08-22Commitments mark the concluding episode, as Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.