The English Game

Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game — and England — forever.

Drama

The English Game

Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game — and England — forever.

Drama

Created By: Tony CharlesJulian FellowesOliver Cotton
First Aired on: Mar 20, 2020
Popularity: 18.5771: 201 votes
Networks
Production: 42 (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Limited Series

Aired 5 years ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1Episode 146 min
A cotton mill owner in working-class Darwen hires two star Scottish footballers to join the local team in hopes of competing for the FA Cup title.
Episode 2Episode 248 min
As Fergus brings new life to the football club, emotions run high when a wage cut is imposed at the mills. Arthur makes a new connection in Darwen.
Episode 3Episode 344 min
Fergus faces a gut-wrenching decision that could affect his relationships in Darwen. Arthur's new outlook rankles his posh friends and family.
Episode 4Episode 455 min
Martha gets difficult news. Arthur and Alma make a grim discovery. Fergus struggles in his new role, and a match in Blackburn ends in chaos.
Episode 5Episode 544 min
A guilt-stricken Fergus gets shocking news from Martha. Walsh and Cartwright make a pact. The FA takes drastic action without Arthur's input.