The English Game
Two 19th-century footballers from opposing sides of a class divide work through professional and personal challenges to reshape the game—and England—forever.
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- 1.01Episode 1Mar 20, 2020Rate
A cotton mill owner in the working-class town of Darwen recruits two prominent Scottish footballers to bolster the local team's chances of winning the FA Cup.
- 1.02Episode 2Mar 20, 2020Rate
Fergus works to revitalize the football club, while tensions rise among mill workers due to proposed wage cuts. Meanwhile, Arthur begins building a relationship in Darwen.
- 1.03Episode 3Mar 20, 2020Rate
Fergus is forced to make a difficult choice that may strain his personal relationships in Darwen, while Arthur's changing perspective causes tension with his affluent friends and family.
- 1.04Episode 4Mar 20, 2020Rate
Martha receives troubling news that affects her. Arthur and Alma uncover a disturbing secret. Fergus faces challenges in his new position, while a Blackburn event spirals into disorder.
- 1.05Episode 5Mar 20, 2020Rate
Fergus is deeply affected by unexpected news from Martha, while Walsh and Cartwright form a strategic alliance. Meanwhile, the Football Association moves forward with a bold decision, bypassing Arthur's involvement.
- 1.06Episode 6Mar 20, 2020Rate
Fergus travels to London to petition the Football Association, while Arthur urges his friends to prioritize the sport's best interests as the FA Cup Final nears.
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11 unique people credited
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Edward Holcroft
as Arthur Kinnaird
Kevin Guthrie
as Fergus Suter
Charlotte Hope
as Margaret Alma Kinnaird
Niamh Walsh
as Martha Almond
Craig Parkinson
as James Walsh
James Harkness
as Jimmy Love
Ben Batt
as John Cartwright
Gerard Kearns
as Tommy Marshall
Henry Lloyd Hughes
as Alfred Lyttelton
Kerrie Hayes
as Doris Platt
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