The English Game
7.4
Drama
Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game — and England — forever.
WatchEpisodes
1Episode 1Episode 1
46 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.
2Episode 2Episode 2
48 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.
3Episode 3Episode 3
44 min
Fergus faces a gut-wrenching decision that could affect his relationships in Darwen. Arthur's new outlook rankles his posh friends and family.
4Episode 4Episode 4
55 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.
5Episode 5Episode 5
44 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.
6Episode 6Episode 6
49 min
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.
Actors
Kevin Guthrie
Fergus Suter
Edward Holcroft
Arthur Kinnaird
Niamh Walsh
Martha Almond
Charlotte Hope
Margaret Alma Kinnaird
Craig Parkinson
James Walsh
James Harkness
Jimmy Love
