Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Joseph Fiennes Reprises Southgate in BBC's 'Dear England'
Joseph Fiennes is playing Gareth Southgate, the manager of the England soccer team, in a new BBC show called 'Dear England'.
The show is based on a play about Southgate's real-life experiences leading the team.
It includes other actors like Will Antenbring as Harry Kane and Jodie Whittaker as team psychologist Pippa Grange.
The series will show how Southgate helped the team improve after a tough start.
It will air next year and is produced by Left Bank, with Rupert Goold directing the first episode.
The show is based on an open letter Southgate wrote to fans and extensive research.
It will be distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Television.
Joseph Fiennes stars as England soccer manager Gareth Southgate in BBC's 'Dear England'.
The series is based on a successful play about Southgate's leadership and the team's struggles.
Will Antenbring and Jodie Whittaker play key roles as Harry Kane and team psychologist Pippa Grange.
Rupert Goold directs the first episode, with Paul Whittington directing the remaining episodes.
The show will air next year and is produced by Left Bank, with international distribution by Sony Pictures Television.
- Who
- Joseph Fiennes, Will Antenbring, Jodie Whittaker, Jason Watkins
- What
- BBC drama series 'Dear England' based on the play about Gareth Southgate
- When
- Next year
- Where
- BBC
- Why
- To dramatize the struggles and successes of England's football team under Gareth Southgate
- Actor
- Joseph Fiennes
- Role
- Gareth Southgate
- Production Company
- Left Bank
- Director
- Rupert Goold
- Air Date
- Next year
- Distributor
- Sony Pictures Television