Vice Versa is a seven-part series produced by ATV and based on a story published in 1882 by F. Anstey, the pseudonym of Thomas Anstey Guthrie. In contemporary Victorian London, a father and son switch places by means of a magic talisman from India, thus live each other's lives, and gain a better understanding for each other before they switch back.
DirectorRon Francis
WritersJeremy Burnham, F. Anstey
The Transformation
Sep 29, 1981
Dick Bultitude is gifted a magical talisman by his uncle and unknowingly wishes to be his father Paul in order to skip school duties. His wish comes true and he and his father swap bodies.
The Outcast
Oct 6, 1981
Dick and his father Paul have changed bodies. At boarding school; Dick is becoming very unpopular while, in London, Paul enjoys his adult freedom.
The Trial
Oct 13, 1981
Since Dick magically changed bodies with his father! schooldays have been going badly for "Dick”.
The Fight
Oct 20, 1981
Paul Bultitude, having been changed by magic into his son, Dick, angers the headmaster with his adult behavior, while Dick, who has been changed into his father, befriends the office boy.
The Letter
Oct 27, 1981
The magic of the Garuda stone is still working on Dick Bultltude and his father, Paul, who are occupying each other's bodies. "Dick's" problems at school have been made worse by his rejection of the affections of Dulcie Grimstone. "Paul," in London finds that the middle-aged body he's inhabiting won't stand his pace of life and is taken ill.
The Escape
Nov 3, 1981
"Paul" Bultitude has given Marmaduke Paradine power of attorney to run the business, and has recovered from his illness by using Barbara's wish on the Garuda stone. "Dick" Bultitude at Crichton House School is awaiting a caning for receiving a note from a female admirer in church.
The Reckoning
Nov 10, 1981
In the final episode Paul and Dick both realise they were happier in their own bodies, and go about switching back.
