The heart of a coach. The hope of a nation.
Haunted by decades of failures, Gareth Southgate becomes England manager and uses psychology to confront fear and pursue victory.
Dear England (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 7.0
Writer: James Graham
Air date: 2026-05-24
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: With the England team at an all-time low, Gareth Southgate becomes the new manager. Haunted by his own penalty miss, he transforms the squad’s mindset with a radical new approach.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 6.0
Writer: James Graham
Air date: 2026-05-25
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: After a breakthrough World Cup reignites belief, the England team return to a tournament on home turf as Southgate’s squad strive to unite the country and finally bring it home.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 6.0
Writer: James Graham
Air date: 2026-05-31
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: In the aftermath of the devastating defeat at Wembley, Southgate’s guilt weighs heavily on his conscience. When the fans then turn on Southgate, accusing him of prioritising politics over performance, he begins to doubt himself ahead of a controversial World Cup in Qatar.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 6.0
Writer: James Graham
Air date: 2026-06-01
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: As Euro 2024 begins, England arrive as favourites for Southgate’s final tournament. Gareth is forced to make some challenging changes to the team and puts his trust in a new generation. When the team struggles unexpectedly and pressure mounts, Gareth wonders how his story will end.
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