Series synopsis
Boy Meets Girl is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama comedy television series that premiered on ITV1 on May 1, 2009. It ended on May 22, 2009. It was created by David Allison. It stars Martin Freeman, Rachael Stirling, Marshall Lancaster and Paterson Joseph.
Dreamer Danny Reed's life is turned upside down when he is struck by lightning and wakes to find himself trapped in a woman's body. Instead of being a scruffy DIY store worker with no prospects, he has now swapped lives with glamorous female fashion journalist Veronica Burton. Danny suddenly must learn how to walk in stilettos and put on a bra, deal with the amorous advances of Veronica's boyfriend Jay and pass himself off as a fashion expert while also finding out what has happened to his old s ...
Premise
Dreamer Danny Reed's life is turned upside down when he is struck by lightning and wakes to find himself trapped in a woman's body. Instead of being a scruffy DIY store worker with no prospects, he has now swapped lives with glamorous female fashion journalist Veronica Burton. Danny suddenly must learn how to walk in stilettos and put on a bra, deal with the amorous advances of Veronica's boyfriend Jay and pass himself off as a fashion expert while also finding out what has happened to his old self.
Premise: Ever had one of those days when you're not feeling yourself?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Martin Freeman as Danny Reed
- Rachael Stirling as Veronica Burton
- Marshall Lancaster as Pete
- Paterson Joseph as Jay Metcalfe
- Angela Griffin as Fiona
- Peter Wight as Bill
- Tamzin Malleson as Siobhan
- Lisa Millett as Jenny
Supporting cast
- Stuart McGugan as Malcolm
- James Lance as Ali
Guest cast
- David Williams as Veronica's Dad
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | May 1, 2009 | May 22, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Danny Reed is shocked when he wakes up and finds himself in the the body of journalist Veronica Burton. As he is forced to adjust to his new life he is determined to find out what has happened. |
May 1, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Danny is really bored with Veronica's world and is finding it difficult to manage. |
May 8, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Danny is horrified after having had sex with Jay and he is close to going over the edge. Pete confronts him and he finally tells him the truth about being Danny stuck inside his girlfriend's body. |
May 15, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 1, 2009 |
| Last aired | May 22, 2009 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |