Boy Meets Girl (2009 TV series)


Boy Meets Girl is an ITV comedy-drama television miniseries starring Rachael Stirling and Martin Freeman. In the show, Danny Reed is struck by lightning. When he wakes up from the attack, he is inside the body of a woman, fashion journalist Veronica Burton. Written by David Allison, the series began on 1 May 2009.

Synopsis

Danny Reed is directionless and dissatisfied with his lot in life. Working at a DIY superstore, he vents his frustrations on the customers when not pining for his co-worker Fiona, or foisting his encyclopedic knowledge of useless information onto loyal friend Pete. He is a world away from the successful and vivacious Veronica, whose job as a glamorous fashion journalist provides her with a well-stocked bank account and an even better-stocked social calendar. Worshipped by her devoted boyfriend, Jay, Veronica seems to have it all. When a freak accident traps the mismatched strangers in each other's bodies, the results are not pretty.
As Danny and Veronica struggle with their new identities they begin to discover new truths about themselves. But besides learning to walk in high heels or being forced to 'slum it' with the working classes, the pair long to get back to their own bodies and, ultimately, their old lives.

Cast

CharacterActor/Actress
Veronica BurtonRachael Stirling
Danny ReedMartin Freeman
Jay MetcalfePaterson Joseph
FionaAngela Griffin
PeteMarshall Lancaster
AliJames Lance
SiobhanTamzin Malleson
JennyLisa Millett
BillPeter Wight
MalcolmStuart McGugan

Episodes

Ratings

Episode numberOriginal airing on ITVTime of airing on ITVPosition in ITV's rating
1Friday, 1 May 20099.00pm3.78 million
2Friday, 8 May 20099.00pm2.44 million
3Friday, 15 May 20099.00pm2.25 million
4Friday, 22 May 20099.00pm2.83 million

DVD release

The series was released on 25 May 2009. The front cover is a photo of Danny and Veronica sitting on a park bench, looking at each other in confusion. Above them is the logo for the show. And the slogan below it reads "ever had one of those days when you're not feeling yourself?". The age certificate for the DVD is 15.