Sir Gerry Robinson's quest takes him into the lives of two couples, both of whom have built award-winning breweries, but are now equally desperate for his cash.
Britain's last surviving major chair manufacturer in Lancashire and another legendary company "making Britain's finest pies" in Devon pitch to Sir Gerry Robinson for a cash injection.
Gerry discovers a hotel chain that's been affected by a father and son's business decisions. The day when the final guest checks out forever is a near possibility.