About this season
A Prince Among Men is a somewhat unsuccessful British sitcom that ran on BBC1 from 1997 to 1998 lasting 12 episodes. It starred Chris Barrie as Gary Prince, a former international football star turned entrepreneur. The theme music was by Jamie Marshall.
Episodes (6)
1. Whose Life is It Anyway?
Aired 15 September 1997 • 30 min
Gary overhears his wife, Lisel, talking to someone about a book she is translating. He thinks she is talking to Michael Aspel, and that he will be the next candidate for 'This Is Your Life'.
2. Changing Revs
Aired 22 September 1997 • 30 min
Gary wants to buy a local church and turn it into a go-kart track.
3. Where Were They Then?
Aired 29 September 1997 • 30 min
The old Ferny Heath football team gather together for a reunion photo organised by a national newspaper.
4. Monkey Business
Aired 6 October 1997 • 30 min
Gary buys a small zoo and has plans to turn it into a theme park.
5. Family Matters
Aired 13 October 1997 • 30 min
Gary gets thinking about his roots. He contacts his Mother to try to organise a family reunion. Meanwhile, at Ferny Heath FC it is time for the player of the year award.
6. A Matter of Degree
Aired 20 October 1997 • 30 min
Gary is given an honorary PhD by the university, but what is the cost?