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BBC Reveals First Look at 'Dear England' Drama Series

12/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has unveiled the first look at Dear England, a four-part drama about Gareth Southgate, based on James Graham's Olivier-award-winning play.
Joseph Fiennes reprises Southgate, with Jodie Whittaker as Pippa Grange and Will Antenbring as Kane.
Left Bank Pictures produces the series, showing Southgate's efforts to transform a penalty-prone England, including their Euro 2024 semi-final success.
It will air on BBC One and iPlayer in 2026.

History

Historical Context

England's football history is marked by a painful penalty shootout loss to Germany in the 1996 UEFA European Championship, which intensified the national focus on overcoming such failures. Under Gareth Southgate's leadership, the team has since transformed its approach, achieving a semi-final finish in the 2018 World Cup and reaching the Euro 2024 final, inspiring future generations of players and fans alike.

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Story summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has unveiled the first look at Dear England, a four-part drama about Gareth Southgate, based on James Graham's Olivier-award-winning play.
Joseph Fiennes reprises Southgate, with Jodie Whittaker as Pippa Grange and Will Antenbring as Kane.
Left Bank Pictures produces the series, showing Southgate's efforts to transform a penalty-prone England, including their Euro 2024 semi-final success.
It will air on BBC One and iPlayer in 2026.

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