Following a scientific experiment, a man wakes up in a parallel universe and begins living a life similar to, but different from, his own.
Acting
Samuel West makes everyman confusion genuinely charming.
Writing
Smart adaptation of John Wyndham's playful novella.
Director
Luke Watson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This BBC TV movie adapts John Wyndham's 1961 novella, written decades after his famous 'Day of the Triffids.'
The '60s source material quietly critiques British class mobility—Colin's parallel promotion feels almost satirical now.
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