Season guide

The English Game: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Mar 20, 2020

Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Mar 20, 2020

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.

S1·E2 Core

Mar 20, 2020

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.

S1·E3 Core

Mar 20, 2020

Fergus faces a gut-wrenching decision that could affect his relationships in Darwen. Arthur's new outlook rankles his posh friends and family.

S1·E4 Core

Mar 20, 2020

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.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Mar 20, 2020

A guilt-stricken Fergus gets shocking news from Martha. Walsh and Cartwright make a pact. The FA takes drastic action without Arthur's input.

S1·E6 Mytharc

Mar 20, 2020

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.