British BBC football drama Dear England with Jodie Whittaker and Jason Watkins confirms release date

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The new BBC drama Dear England, starring Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate, will premiere very soon – on May 24th.

This drama is inspired by the acclaimed play of the same name and tells a fictional story about the England men’s football team’s journey under Gareth Southgate from 2016 to 2024, highlighting both their challenges and achievements.

The four-part series comes from Left Bank Pictures, the company that created the BBC’s This City is Ours and Netflix’s Dept. Q. It features a strong cast, including Jodie Whittaker and Jason Watkins.

Gareth is taking over as England’s manager with a team known for having the most penalties in the world. The summary suggests he needs to learn from past mistakes and address long-standing issues if he wants to lead England to success.

England, the birthplace of football, consistently struggles to achieve victory in the sport. Many are left wondering why they can’t succeed at a game they invented, as reported by the BBC.

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Jodie Whittaker, famous for her roles in Doctor Who and Toxic Town, will play psychologist Pippa Grange. Sally Watkins, known from McDonald & Dodds, will portray former FA chairman Greg Dyke.

The show also features a strong supporting cast, including John Hodgkinson and Sam Spruell. Adam Hugill, Josh Barrow, and Lewis Shepherd return to their roles from the original stage production.

The film features a strong supporting cast including Will Antenbring, Edem-Ita Duke, Francis Lovehall, Abdul Sessay, Jacob Greenway, David Shields, Hamish Frew, Alfie Middlemiss, Riess Fennell, Daniel Quincy Annoh, Bobby Schofield, and Sam Baker Jones.

Rupert Goold, the director of the original stage production, will direct the first episode of the new BBC drama. Paul Whittington, known for his work on shows like This Town and The Crown, will direct the remaining three episodes.

Since its debut at the National Theatre in 2023, Graham’s play has received widespread praise. It then moved to London’s West End and went on a tour throughout the UK. In 2024, the play also won the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Play.

Dear England will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Sunday 24 May at 9pm.

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2026-05-14 14:49