Charles Ingram doesn't like quizzes, but for his wife Diana and brother-in-law Adrian, knowing the answer is a way of life. As Diana and Adrian's attempts to win in the hotseat fall short, all eyes turn to Charles to win the million-pound prize.

It's Charles Ingram's turn in the hotseat. It is only when an acquaintance of Adrian and Diana develops a cough in the audience that Charles' fortunes begin to change. As Charles about-turns his way to a million, the production team grows suspicious.

Persecuted by the public and press - Charles, Diana and Tecwen head to court. At first it seems the case for the prosecution is a fait accompli, but as the case for the defense gets underway, the jury learns there is more to the story than they know.