Overview
- James Graham and star Joseph Fiennes said at the show's launch that England’s players should avoid the series so they can focus fully on the tournament.
- The four-part drama is set to premiere next week on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
- The TV adaptation builds on the award‑winning stage play and adds new material in later episodes featuring manager Thomas Tuchel.
- Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate, with Jodie Whittaker as team psychologist Pippa Grange and supporting roles for Will Antenbring, Jason Watkins, and Daniel Ryan.
- The story tracks how Southgate reshaped England’s mindset, including the use of sports psychology to help players handle pressure and penalty shootouts.