allowing them to charge stud fees. Everything works out and the horse romps to victory (thanks to inserting helium in the jockeys outfit). Georgie agrees to sell the now champion horse back to her ex. With the proceeds all three agree to save the foundation and as they drive to the foundation broke, Jez and Dylan realise they have finally found their stately home. Cast Dan Futterman as Dylan Jacob Macoby as 8-year-old Dylan Stuart Townsend as Jez Myles Anderson as 8-year-old Jez Kate Beckinsale as Georgie Dominic Mafham as Roger Tom Chadbon as Mr. Greenaway Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Ross Peter Capaldi as Mr. Gilzean Geoffrey Whitehead as Horse owner Ralph Ineson as Mr. Ray Nicola Duffett as Mrs. Ray Annette Crosbie as Mrs. Cummins Nicholas Woodeson as Mr. Collyns Jane Lapotaire as Dylan's headmistress Rowena Cooper as Jez's teacher John Clegg as Vicar Production The film was shot in the autumn of 1996 (August–October). Most filming took place at Shepperton Studios and outside street locations in north London. Alexandra Palace features in one notable scene. The gas holder in which Dylan and Jez live no longer exists, having been situated in Mill Hill East up to the early 2000s. The crematorium scene was filmed in Garston, west Hertfordshire. The film would eventually make its nationwide screening in October 1997. Reception The film held its own commercially in the UK. Reviews at the time singled out Townsend for praise but felt the narrative contained one twist and turn too many. Others suggested the film was merely an 'Ealing Comedy' in modern form and lacked modern characterization. The 'soft comedic focus' however had been a deliberate plan by the production team who wanted to avoid the socio-political realism in comedies like Brassed Off and The Full Monty. A Time Out review (1997) said, "A succession of cameos provides light relief, and the film's saved by the amiable performances of Futterman, Beckinsale and, especially, Townsend." Accolades Beckinsale was awarded Best Actress for her performance in Shooting Fish at the Sitges - Catalan International Film Festival. Soundtrack Stefan Schwartz, the director, was looking for an essential nineties feel to the film. The era of Britpop was at its height and this was reflected in a stylish and striking array of tracks for a light comedy film: "Me and You vs the World" Written & Performed by Space Courtesy of Hit & Run