Chris Barrie stars as Gary Prince, a businessman who is also an ex-football (soccer) star. Prince believes himself to be a superior human being, and sees most, if not all around him as his inferiors. Prince is married to Lisel, a book translator that Gary meet while playing for a German team in Munich.
Gary starts training for a 100-mile charity walk to raise money for an old people's home - but his choice of back-up team causes ill feeling in more ways than one.
Gary wins an award as "Local Sportswriter of the Year" but his jubilation turns to concern when the hate mail and death threats start pouring in.
Gary's emergency first aid lands him in court following an incident at a charity football match.
Gary prepares to join the BBC's World Cup commentary team.
Gary is delighted when his company acquires a children's comic.
Gary is devastated to find out that he might be a father.