About this season
High Stakes is a British sitcom starring Richard Wilson that aired in 2001. It was written by Tony Sarchet. The second series remains unaired.
Episodes (6)
1. Soulmates
Aired 22 April 2001 • 30 min
Ex-civil servant Nicholas Quinn lands the chairmanship of an investment bank, much to the annoyance of managing director Bruce Morton, who also had his eye on the job.
2. An Act of Defiance
Aired 29 April 2001 • 30 min
Someone has been getting up to serious mischief in Nicholas' office, and he is determined to find out who is responsible. However, his investigations turn up a few nasty surprises.
3. The Devil is in the Details
Aired 6 May 2001 • 30 min
Bruce and Nicholas have trouble keeping up with some of their clever underlings, and find that not being in control makes it difficult to take credit.
4. The Poachers
Aired 13 May 2001 • 30 min
Nicholas invites a feared female headhunter into Kendrick Maple, but what does he have to gain from it? And who will she try to steal from under his very nose?
5. The Challenge
Aired 20 May 2001 • 30 min
6. Dream Team
Aired 28 May 2001 • 30 min