Boy Meets Girl

A breezy, silly body-swap caper that coasts on charm and awkward gender gags rather than depth.

Created by

David Allison

Genres

Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama, Comedy

Starring

Martin Freeman, Rachael Stirling, Marshall Lancaster

Tagline

Ever had one of those days when you're not feeling yourself?

Overview

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.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, class, gender, work

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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