Jodie Whittaker, Jason Watkins Join 'Dear England' Cast
- The BBC is producing a four-part drama called Dear England, set to air on BBC One and iPlayer in 2026, currently filming in the south of England.
- The series adapts James Graham's Olivier Award-winning play about England manager Gareth Southgate and the team's historic penalty struggles.
- Joseph Fiennes reprises his role as Southgate, joined by Jodie Whittaker as team psychologist Pippa Grange and Jason Watkins as former FA chairman Greg Dyke.
- James Graham shared that presenting the national sport at the National Theatre more than two years ago ranks among the most fulfilling experiences of his career, emphasizing the story’s focus on themes like redemption and resilience.
- The drama’s release on national platforms aims to share an inspiring story of English football’s challenges and Southgate’s leadership quietly changing the team's fortunes.
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