Shabby Tiger - Season 1

First aired: 7/11/1973 7 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. A Wife in Water Colours

Aired: 7/11/1973

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

Aired: 7/18/1973

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

3. Beggars at a Banquet

Aired: 7/25/1973

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

4. To Escape from Ourselves

Aired: 8/1/1973

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

5. Strawberries and Champagne

Aired: 8/8/1973

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

6. The Mirror of Reason

Aired: 8/15/1973

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

7. The Final Gamble

Aired: 8/22/1973

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