The English Game

2020
6 Episodes
⁨TV-14⁩
Drama

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

Starring: Edward Holcroft, Kevin Guthrie, Charlotte Hope

Creators: Julian Fellowes, Tony Charles, Oliver Cotton

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Episodes

45m
1. Episode 1
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.
47m
2. Episode 2
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.
43m
3. Episode 3
Fergus faces a gut-wrenching decision that could affect his relationships in Darwen. Arthur's new outlook rankles his posh friends and family.
55m
4. Episode 4
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.
43m
5. Episode 5
A guilt-stricken Fergus gets shocking news from Martha. Walsh and Cartwright make a pact. The FA takes drastic action without Arthur's input.
48m
6. Episode 6
Fergus heads to London to make an appeal to the FA. Arthur pleads with his friends to act for the good of the game as the FA Cup Final approaches.