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Dear England follows Gareth Southgate's quest to end the Three Lions' years of hurt, as the hit play makes its screen debut.
- Release Date: Sunday, May 24
- TV and streaming: BBC One/BBC iPlayer (UK)
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When Southgate took over as caretaker manager in October 2016, the England team were at one of the lowest points in their history. A humiliating European Championship exit to Iceland was followed by manager Sam Allardyce stepping down in disgrace after just one game in charge, with no signs of the team ending the then-50 years of hurt any time soon.
While he ultimately didn't deliver a trophy, Southgate achieved so much during his eight years in charge. A World Cup semi-final in 2018 that saw the nation fall back in love with England, back-to-back European Championship finals, and various off-pitch successes, including repairing the team's relationship with the media and making a stand on issues that went far beyond football.
That final point helped Dear England get its name, as it was the title of an open letter Southgate wrote to Three Lions fans in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Having proved a hit on the stage since its premiere at the Royal National Theatre, this drama that examines the state of the nation through the eyes of the beautiful game now comes to the screen.
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Dear England is available exclusively on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Episode one premieres on Sunday, May 24.
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Dear England: Episode Information
- Episode 1: Premieres Sunday, May 24 (BBC One/BBC iPlayer)
- Episode 2: Sunday, May 24 (BBC iPlayer) / Monday, May 25 (BBC One)
- Episode 3: Sunday, May 31 (BBC One/BBC iPlayer)
- Episode 4: Sunday, May 31 (BBC iPlayer) / Monday, June 1 (BBC One)
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