Shabby Tiger

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Shabby Tiger

Drama

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

Jul 11, 19731 seasons7 episodesEndedEN

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John Nolan

John Nolan

Nick Faunt

Prunella Gee

Prunella Gee

Anna Fitzgerald

Sharon Maughan

Sharon Maughan

Rachel Rosing

Howard Southern

Howard Southern

Jacob 'Mo' Rosing

Seasons

Miniseries

7 episodes

Premiered Jul 11, 1973

Episodes

1–6 of 7

A Wife in Water Colours

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.

A Jealous Mistress

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

Beggars at a Banquet

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

To Escape from Ourselves

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

Strawberries and Champagne

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

The Mirror of Reason

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

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Networks

ITV1

GB

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