Boy Meets Girl (2009)

On Location: Boy Meets Girl

Producer Alison Lumb battled the elements to put the finishing touches to Boy Meets Girl.

Engaging, light-hearted drama with Martin Freeman and Rachael Stirling very winning as strangers who inhabit each other's bodies after a freak accident.

This week sees the start of a new four part comedy-drama series, in which Danny a drop-out DIY employee and Veronica, a glamorous fashion journalist, inexplicably swap bodies following a bizarre lightning strike.

Starring Martin Freeman and Rachael Stirling, the story initially focuses on Danny as he attempts to discover what happened to his old self whilst coming to terms with his new body, social circle and career. This adaption not only includes learning how to walk in stilettos, apply make-up and put on a bra, but also how to pass off as a respected fashion writer and deal with Veronica's boyfriend who is confused by her sudden change of personality. Meanwhile a completely disorientated Veronica is left with little choice but to beg on the streets whilst she tries to establish her true identity.

The body-swap concept may have been covered previously in movies such as Freaky Friday and Vice Versa, not to mention various other small screen versions, but this quirky series somehow manages to distinguish itself, thanks largely to the charismatic lead performances, especially Stirling who is excellent in her duel role. Funny and charming throughout, Boy Meets Girl is one of the more entertaining comedy-dramas of this year so far.

Strangers in strange skins

Martin Freeman and Rachael Stirling exchange genders in a new ITV comedy. They tell The Independent how difficult they found it to swap high heels and belch without shame.