

Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game — and England — forever.
TV-14 • Drama • Series • 2020 • 1 season
Starring: Kevin Guthrie, Edward Holcroft, Niamh Walsh
Created by: Tony Charles, Julian Fellowes, Oliver Cotton

S1 E1 - 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.
Mar 20, 2020 • 46m

S1 E2 - 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.
Mar 20, 2020 • 48m

S1 E3 - 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.
Mar 20, 2020 • 44m

S1 E4 - 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.
Mar 20, 2020 • 55m

S1 E5 - 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.
Mar 20, 2020 • 44m

S1 E6 - 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.
Mar 20, 2020 • 49m
The English Game
Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game — and England — forever.
TV-14 • Drama • TV Series • 2020