Введение
High Stakes – британское телевизионное игровое шоу, а также британский ситком с Ричардом Уилсоном в главной роли, который вышел в эфир в 2001 году. Автором сценария выступил Тони Сарчет. Второй сезон так и не был показан.
the 2011 British television game show
High Stakes is a British sitcom starring Richard Wilson that aired in 2001. It was written by Tony Sarchet. The second series remains unaired.
High Stakes is a British sitcom starring Richard Wilson that aired in 2001. It was written by Tony Sarchet. The second series remains unaired.
Сюжет
Николас Куинн, бывший сотрудник Министерства финансов, стал новым председателем инвестиционного банка «Кендрик Мейпл», компании, нуждающейся в модернизации. Управляющий директор – давний сотрудник Брюс Мортон, и он крайне возмущен попытками Куинна провести модернизацию. Между ними – молодой перспективный сотрудник Грег Хейден, который часто выступает в роли посредника.
Nicholas Quinn, a former Treasury official, is the new chairman of an investment bank called Kendrick Maple, a company that is in need of modernising. The managing director is long standing employee Bruce Morton and he is outraged by Quinn's attempt to modernise. Between them is young, high flyer Greg Hayden, who often acts as a mediator.
Эпизоды
"Soulmates" 22 April
Николас Куинн, новый председатель Kenrick Maple, решает, что банку необходима новая культура доверия и открытости. Инвестор использует астрологию для принятия инвестиционных решений. Брюс просит Грега Хейдена организовать ему встречу с Ребеккой Парсонс, членом команды Клея. Клэй может оказаться в опасности. После составления астрологических карт Брюса и Николаса, Клэй умоляет их обоих покинуть банк. Николас просит Брюса поехать в Бирмингем на встречу с латвийской торговой делегацией на следующий день. Николас связывается с гипнотизером Дельфиной и убеждает ее незаметно для Клея провести сеанс гипноза.
Title Airdate Overview"Soulmates"22 April Nicholas Quinn, the new chairman of Kenrick Maple, decides that the bank needs a new culture of trust and openness. An investor uses astrology to make his investments. Bruce asks Greg Hayden to arrange a meeting for him with a member of Clay's team, Rebecca Parsons. Clay may be in trouble. After Clay plots Bruce and Nicholas's astrological charts, he pleads with Nicholas and Bruce for one of them to leave the bank. Nicholas asks Bruce to go to Birmingham for a meeting with a Latvian Trade Delegation the following afternoon. Nicholas contacts Delphina, a hypnotist, and convinces her to hypnotize Clay without his knowledge. "An Act of Defiance" 29 April Greg Hayden is on the phone to his girlfriend, Lisa, who is in London for the weekend. He is anxious for Nicholas to approve the Strategy Review, but, when Nicholas returns from a Stress Management seminar, he makes many changes to the Strategy Review. Bruce sees Greg changing his shirt in the office, and learns that Lisa is over from New York. Bruce tries to persuade Nicholas to call off an investigation about sex in the office. Nicholas assumes Bruce is the guilty party. Nicholas questions Natalie, his new temp, about work relationships; so she thinks he is talking about sex with him, and is horrified. "The Devil Is In The Detail"6 MayBruce Morton arrives for work at the bank, happy to hear from Greg that Nicholas Quinn is in his office. Bruce is angry about a new trader reporting system that Nicholas has introduced. A successful trader, Mary Mansfield, tells Nicholas at the lunch that she has made £46 million for the bank. Bruce questions Brian Wallis, head of Trading, about Mary's trading. She is a quant analyst whom Brian allowed to do a little trading to get a feel for it. Nicholas asks Professor Donnelly to check over Mary's transactions. Donnelly tells Nicholas that Mary has made a loss of £83 million. "The Poacher"13 MayBruce tells Greg that he is expecting some emails from their Far East Traders. They are addressed to him using the joke nickname "Monkey Balls." Greg tells him that Nicholas has installed computer software that is acting up, and people have to send faxes, rather than e mails. Needing to fill the post of head of Eurobonds, Nicholas decides to employ the services of a head hunter, Christabel Webster. "The Challenge"20 MayBruce takes over as chairman of Kenrick Maple, while Nicholas is away at a European Banking Conference for four days. Bruce tells Greg that he saw Mike Burchett and Pete Salter skulking in the corridor. Bruce's instinct tells him that Pete and Mike are thinking of leaving the bank and he decides to question Mike. Bruce goes for an evening drink with Mike and is disappointed with what he finds out. Greg tells Bruce that they must stop Pete and Mike from staging a Boardroom coup. Nicholas returns, to be told that Mike has made an important decision. "Dream Team"27 MayEmily, the bank's Corporate Affairs spokesperson, has prepared a statement about the repayment of a £30 million loan to the bank, from Michael Calderwood, at the Crastock Group. Stapnall Phillips, head of Corporate Finance, tries to reassure Bruce and Nicholas that Crastock is not going to collapse. Bruce and Nicholas ask Calderwood to repay the loan, and he agrees. Later, Nicholas and Bruce must ask Calderwood, again, for repayment of the loan. Nicholas is thrilled when Calderwood gives him a gold flute, and invites him and Bruce to his birthday party. A second series of High Stakes was written and made and was due to air in winter 2001.
"An Act of Defiance" 29 April
Грег Хейден разговаривает по телефону со своей девушкой Лизой, находящейся в Лондоне на выходные. Он обеспокоен тем, что Николас не утверждает Стратегический обзор, но, когда Николас возвращается с семинара по управлению стрессом, он вносит в него множество изменений. Брюс видит, как Грег переодевается в офисе, и узнает, что Лиза прилетела из Нью-Йорка. Брюс пытается убедить Николаса прекратить расследование сексуальных домогательств в офисе. Николас предполагает, что Брюс виноват. Николас расспрашивает Натали, свою новую временную сотрудницу, о рабочих отношениях, и она, ошибочно полагая, что он намекает на сексуальный интерес, приходит в ужас.
Title Airdate Overview"Soulmates"22 April Nicholas Quinn, the new chairman of Kenrick Maple, decides that the bank needs a new culture of trust and openness. An investor uses astrology to make his investments. Bruce asks Greg Hayden to arrange a meeting for him with a member of Clay's team, Rebecca Parsons. Clay may be in trouble. After Clay plots Bruce and Nicholas's astrological charts, he pleads with Nicholas and Bruce for one of them to leave the bank. Nicholas asks Bruce to go to Birmingham for a meeting with a Latvian Trade Delegation the following afternoon. Nicholas contacts Delphina, a hypnotist, and convinces her to hypnotize Clay without his knowledge. "An Act of Defiance" 29 April Greg Hayden is on the phone to his girlfriend, Lisa, who is in London for the weekend. He is anxious for Nicholas to approve the Strategy Review, but, when Nicholas returns from a Stress Management seminar, he makes many changes to the Strategy Review. Bruce sees Greg changing his shirt in the office, and learns that Lisa is over from New York. Bruce tries to persuade Nicholas to call off an investigation about sex in the office. Nicholas assumes Bruce is the guilty party. Nicholas questions Natalie, his new temp, about work relationships; so she thinks he is talking about sex with him, and is horrified. "The Devil Is In The Detail"6 MayBruce Morton arrives for work at the bank, happy to hear from Greg that Nicholas Quinn is in his office. Bruce is angry about a new trader reporting system that Nicholas has introduced. A successful trader, Mary Mansfield, tells Nicholas at the lunch that she has made £46 million for the bank. Bruce questions Brian Wallis, head of Trading, about Mary's trading. She is a quant analyst whom Brian allowed to do a little trading to get a feel for it. Nicholas asks Professor Donnelly to check over Mary's transactions. Donnelly tells Nicholas that Mary has made a loss of £83 million. "The Poacher"13 MayBruce tells Greg that he is expecting some emails from their Far East Traders. They are addressed to him using the joke nickname "Monkey Balls." Greg tells him that Nicholas has installed computer software that is acting up, and people have to send faxes, rather than e mails. Needing to fill the post of head of Eurobonds, Nicholas decides to employ the services of a head hunter, Christabel Webster. "The Challenge"20 MayBruce takes over as chairman of Kenrick Maple, while Nicholas is away at a European Banking Conference for four days. Bruce tells Greg that he saw Mike Burchett and Pete Salter skulking in the corridor. Bruce's instinct tells him that Pete and Mike are thinking of leaving the bank and he decides to question Mike. Bruce goes for an evening drink with Mike and is disappointed with what he finds out. Greg tells Bruce that they must stop Pete and Mike from staging a Boardroom coup. Nicholas returns, to be told that Mike has made an important decision. "Dream Team"27 MayEmily, the bank's Corporate Affairs spokesperson, has prepared a statement about the repayment of a £30 million loan to the bank, from Michael Calderwood, at the Crastock Group. Stapnall Phillips, head of Corporate Finance, tries to reassure Bruce and Nicholas that Crastock is not going to collapse. Bruce and Nicholas ask Calderwood to repay the loan, and he agrees. Later, Nicholas and Bruce must ask Calderwood, again, for repayment of the loan. Nicholas is thrilled when Calderwood gives him a gold flute, and invites him and Bruce to his birthday party. A second series of High Stakes was written and made and was due to air in winter 2001.
"The Devil Is In The Detail" 6 May
Брюс Мортон приходит на работу в банк, обрадованный сообщению Грега о том, что Николас Куинн находится в его офисе. Брюс возмущен новой системой отчетности трейдеров, внедренной Николасом. Успешный трейдер Мэри Мэнсфилд сообщает Николасу за обедом, что принесла банку 46 миллионов фунтов стерлингов прибыли. Брюс допрашивает Брайана Уоллиса, главу отдела трейдинга, о сделках Мэри. Она – количественный аналитик, которой Брайан разрешил немного поторговать, чтобы она почувствовала себя увереннее. Николас просит профессора Доннелли проверить транзакции Мэри. Доннелли сообщает Николасу, что Мэри понесла убытки в размере 83 миллионов фунтов.
Title Airdate Overview"Soulmates"22 April Nicholas Quinn, the new chairman of Kenrick Maple, decides that the bank needs a new culture of trust and openness. An investor uses astrology to make his investments. Bruce asks Greg Hayden to arrange a meeting for him with a member of Clay's team, Rebecca Parsons. Clay may be in trouble. After Clay plots Bruce and Nicholas's astrological charts, he pleads with Nicholas and Bruce for one of them to leave the bank. Nicholas asks Bruce to go to Birmingham for a meeting with a Latvian Trade Delegation the following afternoon. Nicholas contacts Delphina, a hypnotist, and convinces her to hypnotize Clay without his knowledge. "An Act of Defiance" 29 April Greg Hayden is on the phone to his girlfriend, Lisa, who is in London for the weekend. He is anxious for Nicholas to approve the Strategy Review, but, when Nicholas returns from a Stress Management seminar, he makes many changes to the Strategy Review. Bruce sees Greg changing his shirt in the office, and learns that Lisa is over from New York. Bruce tries to persuade Nicholas to call off an investigation about sex in the office. Nicholas assumes Bruce is the guilty party. Nicholas questions Natalie, his new temp, about work relationships; so she thinks he is talking about sex with him, and is horrified. "The Devil Is In The Detail"6 MayBruce Morton arrives for work at the bank, happy to hear from Greg that Nicholas Quinn is in his office. Bruce is angry about a new trader reporting system that Nicholas has introduced. A successful trader, Mary Mansfield, tells Nicholas at the lunch that she has made £46 million for the bank. Bruce questions Brian Wallis, head of Trading, about Mary's trading. She is a quant analyst whom Brian allowed to do a little trading to get a feel for it. Nicholas asks Professor Donnelly to check over Mary's transactions. Donnelly tells Nicholas that Mary has made a loss of £83 million. "The Poacher"13 MayBruce tells Greg that he is expecting some emails from their Far East Traders. They are addressed to him using the joke nickname "Monkey Balls." Greg tells him that Nicholas has installed computer software that is acting up, and people have to send faxes, rather than e mails. Needing to fill the post of head of Eurobonds, Nicholas decides to employ the services of a head hunter, Christabel Webster. "The Challenge"20 MayBruce takes over as chairman of Kenrick Maple, while Nicholas is away at a European Banking Conference for four days. Bruce tells Greg that he saw Mike Burchett and Pete Salter skulking in the corridor. Bruce's instinct tells him that Pete and Mike are thinking of leaving the bank and he decides to question Mike. Bruce goes for an evening drink with Mike and is disappointed with what he finds out. Greg tells Bruce that they must stop Pete and Mike from staging a Boardroom coup. Nicholas returns, to be told that Mike has made an important decision. "Dream Team"27 MayEmily, the bank's Corporate Affairs spokesperson, has prepared a statement about the repayment of a £30 million loan to the bank, from Michael Calderwood, at the Crastock Group. Stapnall Phillips, head of Corporate Finance, tries to reassure Bruce and Nicholas that Crastock is not going to collapse. Bruce and Nicholas ask Calderwood to repay the loan, and he agrees. Later, Nicholas and Bruce must ask Calderwood, again, for repayment of the loan. Nicholas is thrilled when Calderwood gives him a gold flute, and invites him and Bruce to his birthday party. A second series of High Stakes was written and made and was due to air in winter 2001.
"The Poacher" 13 May
Брюс говорит Грегу, что ожидает электронные письма от их трейдеров из Дальнего Востока. Они обращаются к нему с шутливым прозвищем "Обезьяньи шарики". Грег сообщает ему, что Николас установил проблемное компьютерное программное обеспечение, из-за чего людям приходится отправлять факсы вместо электронных писем. Чтобы заполнить должность главы отдела еврооблигаций, Николас решает воспользоваться услугами хэдхантера Кристабель Вебстер.
Title Airdate Overview"Soulmates"22 April Nicholas Quinn, the new chairman of Kenrick Maple, decides that the bank needs a new culture of trust and openness. An investor uses astrology to make his investments. Bruce asks Greg Hayden to arrange a meeting for him with a member of Clay's team, Rebecca Parsons. Clay may be in trouble. After Clay plots Bruce and Nicholas's astrological charts, he pleads with Nicholas and Bruce for one of them to leave the bank. Nicholas asks Bruce to go to Birmingham for a meeting with a Latvian Trade Delegation the following afternoon. Nicholas contacts Delphina, a hypnotist, and convinces her to hypnotize Clay without his knowledge. "An Act of Defiance" 29 April Greg Hayden is on the phone to his girlfriend, Lisa, who is in London for the weekend. He is anxious for Nicholas to approve the Strategy Review, but, when Nicholas returns from a Stress Management seminar, he makes many changes to the Strategy Review. Bruce sees Greg changing his shirt in the office, and learns that Lisa is over from New York. Bruce tries to persuade Nicholas to call off an investigation about sex in the office. Nicholas assumes Bruce is the guilty party. Nicholas questions Natalie, his new temp, about work relationships; so she thinks he is talking about sex with him, and is horrified. "The Devil Is In The Detail"6 MayBruce Morton arrives for work at the bank, happy to hear from Greg that Nicholas Quinn is in his office. Bruce is angry about a new trader reporting system that Nicholas has introduced. A successful trader, Mary Mansfield, tells Nicholas at the lunch that she has made £46 million for the bank. Bruce questions Brian Wallis, head of Trading, about Mary's trading. She is a quant analyst whom Brian allowed to do a little trading to get a feel for it. Nicholas asks Professor Donnelly to check over Mary's transactions. Donnelly tells Nicholas that Mary has made a loss of £83 million. "The Poacher"13 MayBruce tells Greg that he is expecting some emails from their Far East Traders. They are addressed to him using the joke nickname "Monkey Balls." Greg tells him that Nicholas has installed computer software that is acting up, and people have to send faxes, rather than e mails. Needing to fill the post of head of Eurobonds, Nicholas decides to employ the services of a head hunter, Christabel Webster. "The Challenge"20 MayBruce takes over as chairman of Kenrick Maple, while Nicholas is away at a European Banking Conference for four days. Bruce tells Greg that he saw Mike Burchett and Pete Salter skulking in the corridor. Bruce's instinct tells him that Pete and Mike are thinking of leaving the bank and he decides to question Mike. Bruce goes for an evening drink with Mike and is disappointed with what he finds out. Greg tells Bruce that they must stop Pete and Mike from staging a Boardroom coup. Nicholas returns, to be told that Mike has made an important decision. "Dream Team"27 MayEmily, the bank's Corporate Affairs spokesperson, has prepared a statement about the repayment of a £30 million loan to the bank, from Michael Calderwood, at the Crastock Group. Stapnall Phillips, head of Corporate Finance, tries to reassure Bruce and Nicholas that Crastock is not going to collapse. Bruce and Nicholas ask Calderwood to repay the loan, and he agrees. Later, Nicholas and Bruce must ask Calderwood, again, for repayment of the loan. Nicholas is thrilled when Calderwood gives him a gold flute, and invites him and Bruce to his birthday party. A second series of High Stakes was written and made and was due to air in winter 2001.
"The Challenge" 20 May
Брюс становится председателем Kenrick Maple, пока Николас находится на четырехдневной Европейской банковской конференции. Брюс говорит Грегу, что видел, как Майк Берчетт и Пит Солтер крадутся по коридору. Брюс чувствует, что Пит и Майк подумывают об уходе из банка, и решает допросить Майка. Брюс идет с Майком выпить вечером и разочарован тем, что узнает. Грег говорит Брюсу, что они должны помешать Питу и Майку организовать переворот в совете директоров. Николас возвращается и узнает, что Майк принял важное решение.
Title Airdate Overview"Soulmates"22 April Nicholas Quinn, the new chairman of Kenrick Maple, decides that the bank needs a new culture of trust and openness. An investor uses astrology to make his investments. Bruce asks Greg Hayden to arrange a meeting for him with a member of Clay's team, Rebecca Parsons. Clay may be in trouble. After Clay plots Bruce and Nicholas's astrological charts, he pleads with Nicholas and Bruce for one of them to leave the bank. Nicholas asks Bruce to go to Birmingham for a meeting with a Latvian Trade Delegation the following afternoon. Nicholas contacts Delphina, a hypnotist, and convinces her to hypnotize Clay without his knowledge. "An Act of Defiance" 29 April Greg Hayden is on the phone to his girlfriend, Lisa, who is in London for the weekend. He is anxious for Nicholas to approve the Strategy Review, but, when Nicholas returns from a Stress Management seminar, he makes many changes to the Strategy Review. Bruce sees Greg changing his shirt in the office, and learns that Lisa is over from New York. Bruce tries to persuade Nicholas to call off an investigation about sex in the office. Nicholas assumes Bruce is the guilty party. Nicholas questions Natalie, his new temp, about work relationships; so she thinks he is talking about sex with him, and is horrified. "The Devil Is In The Detail"6 MayBruce Morton arrives for work at the bank, happy to hear from Greg that Nicholas Quinn is in his office. Bruce is angry about a new trader reporting system that Nicholas has introduced. A successful trader, Mary Mansfield, tells Nicholas at the lunch that she has made £46 million for the bank. Bruce questions Brian Wallis, head of Trading, about Mary's trading. She is a quant analyst whom Brian allowed to do a little trading to get a feel for it. Nicholas asks Professor Donnelly to check over Mary's transactions. Donnelly tells Nicholas that Mary has made a loss of £83 million. "The Poacher"13 MayBruce tells Greg that he is expecting some emails from their Far East Traders. They are addressed to him using the joke nickname "Monkey Balls." Greg tells him that Nicholas has installed computer software that is acting up, and people have to send faxes, rather than e mails. Needing to fill the post of head of Eurobonds, Nicholas decides to employ the services of a head hunter, Christabel Webster. "The Challenge"20 MayBruce takes over as chairman of Kenrick Maple, while Nicholas is away at a European Banking Conference for four days. Bruce tells Greg that he saw Mike Burchett and Pete Salter skulking in the corridor. Bruce's instinct tells him that Pete and Mike are thinking of leaving the bank and he decides to question Mike. Bruce goes for an evening drink with Mike and is disappointed with what he finds out. Greg tells Bruce that they must stop Pete and Mike from staging a Boardroom coup. Nicholas returns, to be told that Mike has made an important decision. "Dream Team"27 MayEmily, the bank's Corporate Affairs spokesperson, has prepared a statement about the repayment of a £30 million loan to the bank, from Michael Calderwood, at the Crastock Group. Stapnall Phillips, head of Corporate Finance, tries to reassure Bruce and Nicholas that Crastock is not going to collapse. Bruce and Nicholas ask Calderwood to repay the loan, and he agrees. Later, Nicholas and Bruce must ask Calderwood, again, for repayment of the loan. Nicholas is thrilled when Calderwood gives him a gold flute, and invites him and Bruce to his birthday party. A second series of High Stakes was written and made and was due to air in winter 2001.
"Dream Team" 27 May
Эмили, представитель банка по корпоративным связям, подготовила заявление о погашении кредита в размере 30 миллионов фунтов стерлингов, выданного Майклу Кальдервуду из Crastock Group. Степналл Филлипс, глава корпоративного финансирования, пытается заверить Брюса и Николаса в том, что Crastock не обанкротится. Брюс и Николас просят Кальдервуда вернуть кредит, и он соглашается. Позже Николасу и Брюсу снова приходится просить Кальдервуда о погашении кредита. Николас в восторге, когда Кальдервуд дарит ему золотую флейту и приглашает их обоих на свой день рождения. Второй сезон сериала High Stakes был написан и снят и должен был выйти в эфир зимой 2001 года.
Title Airdate Overview"Soulmates"22 April Nicholas Quinn, the new chairman of Kenrick Maple, decides that the bank needs a new culture of trust and openness. An investor uses astrology to make his investments. Bruce asks Greg Hayden to arrange a meeting for him with a member of Clay's team, Rebecca Parsons. Clay may be in trouble. After Clay plots Bruce and Nicholas's astrological charts, he pleads with Nicholas and Bruce for one of them to leave the bank. Nicholas asks Bruce to go to Birmingham for a meeting with a Latvian Trade Delegation the following afternoon. Nicholas contacts Delphina, a hypnotist, and convinces her to hypnotize Clay without his knowledge. "An Act of Defiance" 29 April Greg Hayden is on the phone to his girlfriend, Lisa, who is in London for the weekend. He is anxious for Nicholas to approve the Strategy Review, but, when Nicholas returns from a Stress Management seminar, he makes many changes to the Strategy Review. Bruce sees Greg changing his shirt in the office, and learns that Lisa is over from New York. Bruce tries to persuade Nicholas to call off an investigation about sex in the office. Nicholas assumes Bruce is the guilty party. Nicholas questions Natalie, his new temp, about work relationships; so she thinks he is talking about sex with him, and is horrified. "The Devil Is In The Detail"6 MayBruce Morton arrives for work at the bank, happy to hear from Greg that Nicholas Quinn is in his office. Bruce is angry about a new trader reporting system that Nicholas has introduced. A successful trader, Mary Mansfield, tells Nicholas at the lunch that she has made £46 million for the bank. Bruce questions Brian Wallis, head of Trading, about Mary's trading. She is a quant analyst whom Brian allowed to do a little trading to get a feel for it. Nicholas asks Professor Donnelly to check over Mary's transactions. Donnelly tells Nicholas that Mary has made a loss of £83 million. "The Poacher"13 MayBruce tells Greg that he is expecting some emails from their Far East Traders. They are addressed to him using the joke nickname "Monkey Balls." Greg tells him that Nicholas has installed computer software that is acting up, and people have to send faxes, rather than e mails. Needing to fill the post of head of Eurobonds, Nicholas decides to employ the services of a head hunter, Christabel Webster. "The Challenge"20 MayBruce takes over as chairman of Kenrick Maple, while Nicholas is away at a European Banking Conference for four days. Bruce tells Greg that he saw Mike Burchett and Pete Salter skulking in the corridor. Bruce's instinct tells him that Pete and Mike are thinking of leaving the bank and he decides to question Mike. Bruce goes for an evening drink with Mike and is disappointed with what he finds out. Greg tells Bruce that they must stop Pete and Mike from staging a Boardroom coup. Nicholas returns, to be told that Mike has made an important decision. "Dream Team"27 MayEmily, the bank's Corporate Affairs spokesperson, has prepared a statement about the repayment of a £30 million loan to the bank, from Michael Calderwood, at the Crastock Group. Stapnall Phillips, head of Corporate Finance, tries to reassure Bruce and Nicholas that Crastock is not going to collapse. Bruce and Nicholas ask Calderwood to repay the loan, and he agrees. Later, Nicholas and Bruce must ask Calderwood, again, for repayment of the loan. Nicholas is thrilled when Calderwood gives him a gold flute, and invites him and Bruce to his birthday party. A second series of High Stakes was written and made and was due to air in winter 2001.
Выпуски на DVD
Первый и неэфирный второй сезоны были выпущены на DVD в регионе 2 (Великобритания) 14 мая 2007 года компанией Acorn Media UK.
The first series and unaired second series was released on DVD in Region 2 (UK) on 14 May 2007, distributed by Acorn Media UK.