Sounds like....The Flipside of Dominick Hide
I saw this on TV in the late 80's maybe early 90's in Australia..
It was about a person who time travelled from the future to the 80's to observe, but fell in love with a girl in the past.
Caused a new fashion in wide brimmed hats to protect from the sun.
Used a saucer to travel back.
Around about the time of max headroom which was also great.
and THANKS to anyone who replys!
Sounds like....The Flipside of Dominick Hide
Yep thats the one - why is it the the Brits can produce movies and TV that surpass the Yanks in depth of character, plot, and storyline...
Gumption?