United! 1965
What is United!?
United! is a British television drama produced by the BBC from 1965 to 1967 and transmitted twice weekly on BBC 1.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 149
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1965
- Last aired
- Mar 2, 1967
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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United! is a British television drama produced by the BBC from 1965 to 1967 and transmitted twice weekly on BBC 1. The series centres on the on‑ and off‑field life of Brentwich United, a fictional club competing in the Football League’s Second Division. Episodes interwove personal storylines with match action, the latter being filmed on the actual pitch of Stoke City. Former footballer and broadcaster Jimmy Hill served as technical advisor to help achieve a realistic portrayal of the sport. The programme’s creators were Anthony Cornish and Brian Hayles, and the regular cast featured Ben Howard, Mark Kingston, Robin Wentworth and Beverley Jones among others. Its opening theme, “The Tops,” is a brass‑band march composed by Thomas J. Powell. Although the series aimed for
Should you watch it?
“A gritty 1960s British drama following a fictional second division football team's struggles.”
- Authentic football portrayal with technical advisor
- Genuine depiction of working-class life
- Strong period atmosphere and production values
- Limited episodes may feel rushed
- Football focus may not appeal to all viewers
You enjoy character-driven sports dramas with authentic period settings.
Suitable for most audiences interested in British television history and football culture.
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Season 1 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The King Pin Mytharc Oct 4, 1965
- E2 Money In The Bank Core Oct 6, 1965
- E3 Gone To The Dogs Core Oct 11, 1965
- E4 A Sporting Chance Core Oct 13, 1965
- E5 Among Friends Core Oct 18, 1965
- E6 All In The Game Core Oct 20, 1965
- E7 A Run For Your Money Core Oct 25, 1965
- E8 Home And Away Core Oct 27, 1965
- E9 In A Good Cause Core Nov 1, 1965
- E10 Job For The Girl Core Nov 3, 1965
- E11 The Cut Core Nov 8, 1965
- E12 Hit Or Miss Core Nov 10, 1965
- E13 Episode 13 Core Nov 15, 1965
- E14 Episode 14 Core Nov 17, 1965
- E15 Episode 15 Core Nov 22, 1965
- E16 Episode 16 Core Nov 24, 1965
- E17 Episode 17 Core Nov 29, 1965
- E18 Episode 18 Core Dec 1, 1965
- E19 Episode 19 Core Dec 6, 1965
- E20 Episode 20 Core Dec 8, 1965
- E21 Episode 21 Core Dec 13, 1965
- E22 Episode 22 Core Dec 15, 1965
- E23 Episode 23 Core Dec 20, 1965
- E24 Episode 24 Core Dec 22, 1965
- E25 Episode 25 Core Dec 27, 1965
- E26 Episode 26 Core Dec 29, 1965
- E77 Episode 77 Mytharc Jun 27, 1966
- E78 Episode 78 Mytharc Jun 29, 1966
Season 2 · 53 episodes
- E1 Episode 27 Mytharc Jan 3, 1966
- E2 Episode 28 Core Jan 5, 1966
- E3 Episode 29 Core Jan 10, 1966
- E4 Episode 30 Core Jan 12, 1966
- E5 Episode 31 Core Jan 17, 1966
- E6 Episode 32 Core Jan 19, 1966
- E7 Episode 33 Core Jan 24, 1966
- E8 Episode 34 Core Jan 26, 1966
- E9 Episode 35 Core Jan 31, 1966
- E10 Episode 36 Core Feb 2, 1966
- E11 Episode 37 Core Feb 7, 1966
- E12 Episode 38 Core Feb 9, 1966
- E13 Episode 39 Core Feb 14, 1966
- E14 Episode 40 Core Feb 16, 1966
- E15 Episode 41 Core Feb 21, 1966
- E16 Episode 42 Core Feb 23, 1966
- E17 Episode 43 Core Feb 28, 1966
- E18 Episode 44 Core Mar 2, 1966
- E19 Episode 45 Core Mar 7, 1966
- E20 Episode 46 Core Mar 9, 1966
- E21 Episode 47 Core Mar 14, 1966
- E22 Episode 48 Core Mar 16, 1966
- E23 Episode 49 Core Mar 21, 1966
- E24 Episode 50 Core Mar 23, 1966
- E25 Episode 51 Core Mar 28, 1966
- E26 Episode 52 Core Mar 30, 1966
- E27 Episode 53 Core Apr 4, 1966
- E28 Episode 54 Core Apr 6, 1966
- E29 Episode 55 Core Apr 11, 1966
- E30 Episode 56 Core Apr 13, 1966
- E31 Episode 57 Core Apr 18, 1966
- E32 Episode 58 Core Apr 20, 1966
- E33 Episode 59 Core Apr 25, 1966
- E34 Episode 60 Core Apr 26, 1966
- E35 Episode 61 Core May 2, 1966
- E36 Episode 62 Core May 4, 1966
- E37 Episode 63 Core May 9, 1966
- E38 Episode 64 Core May 11, 1966
- E39 Episode 65 Core May 16, 1966
- E40 Episode 66 Core May 18, 1966
- E41 Episode 67 Core May 23, 1966
- E42 Episode 68 Core May 25, 1966
- E43 Episode 69 Core May 30, 1966
- E44 Episode 70 Core Jun 1, 1966
- E45 Episode 71 Core Jun 6, 1966
- E46 Episode 72 Core Jun 8, 1966
- E47 Episode 73 Core Jun 13, 1966
- E48 Episode 74 Core Jun 15, 1966
- E49 Episode 75 Core Jun 20, 1966
- E50 Episode 76 Core Jun 22, 1966
- E51 Episode 77 Core Jun 27, 1966
- E52 Episode 78 Mytharc Jun 29, 1966
- E53 Episode 79 Mytharc Jul 7, 1966
Season 3 · 51 episodes
- E1 Episode 80 Mytharc Jul 6, 1966
- E2 Episode 81 Core Jul 11, 1966
- E3 Episode 82 Core Jul 13, 1966
- E4 Episode 83 Core Jul 18, 1966
- E5 Episode 84 Core Jul 20, 1966
- E6 Episode 85 Core Jul 25, 1966
- E7 Episode 86 Core Jul 27, 1966
- E8 Episode 87 Core Aug 1, 1966
- E9 Episode 88 Core Aug 3, 1966
- E10 Episode 89 Core Aug 8, 1966
- E11 Episode 90 Core Aug 10, 1966
- E12 Episode 91 Core Aug 15, 1966
- E13 Episode 92 Core Aug 17, 1966
- E14 Episode 93 Core Aug 22, 1966
- E15 Episode 94 Core Aug 24, 1966
- E16 Episode 95 Core Aug 29, 1966
- E17 Episode 96 Core Aug 31, 1966
- E18 Episode 97 Core Sep 5, 1966
- E19 Episode 98 Core Sep 8, 1966
- E20 Episode 99 Core Sep 12, 1966
- E21 Episode 100 Core Sep 15, 1966
- E22 Episode 101 Core Sep 19, 1966
- E23 Episode 102 Core Sep 22, 1966
- E24 Episode 103 Core Sep 26, 1966
- E25 Episode 104 Core Sep 29, 1966
- E26 Episode 105 Core Oct 3, 1966
- E27 Episode 107 Core Oct 6, 1966
- E28 Episode 107 Core Oct 10, 1966
- E29 Episode 108 Core Oct 13, 1966
- E30 Episode 109 Core Oct 17, 1966
- E31 Episode 110 Core Oct 20, 1966
- E32 Episode 111 Core Oct 24, 1966
- E33 Episode 112 Core Oct 27, 1966
- E34 Episode 113 Core Oct 31, 1966
- E35 Episode 114 Core Nov 3, 1966
- E36 Episode 115 Core Nov 7, 1966
- E37 Episode 116 Core Nov 11, 1966
- E38 Episode 117 Core Nov 14, 1966
- E39 Episode 118 Core Nov 17, 1966
- E40 Episode 119 Core Nov 21, 1966
- E41 Episode 120 Core Nov 24, 1966
- E42 Episode 121 Core Nov 28, 1966
- E43 Episode 122 Core Dec 1, 1966
- E44 Episode 123 Core Dec 5, 1966
- E45 Episode 124 Core Dec 8, 1966
- E46 Episode 125 Core Dec 12, 1966
- E47 Episode 126 Core Dec 15, 1966
- E48 Episode 127 Core Dec 19, 1966
- E49 Episode 128 Core Dec 22, 1966
- E50 Episode 129 Mytharc Dec 29, 1966
- E51 Episode 130 Mytharc Jan 2, 1967
Season 4 · 17 episodes
- E1 Episode 131 Mytharc Jan 5, 1967
- E2 Episode 132 Core Jan 9, 1967
- E3 Episode 133 Core Jan 12, 1967
- E4 Episode 134 Core Jan 16, 1967
- E5 Episode 135 Core Jan 19, 1967
- E6 Episode 136 Core Jan 23, 1967
- E7 Episode 137 Core Jan 26, 1967
- E8 Episode 138 Core Jan 30, 1967
- E9 Episode 139 Core Feb 2, 1967
- E10 Episode 140 Core Feb 6, 1967
- E11 Episode 141 Core Feb 9, 1967
- E12 Episode 142 Core Feb 13, 1967
- E13 Episode 143 Core Feb 16, 1967
- E14 Episode 144 Core Feb 20, 1967
- E15 Episode 145 Core Feb 23, 1967
- E16 Episode 146 Mytharc Feb 27, 1967
- E17 Episode 147 Mytharc Mar 2, 1967
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about a real football team?
No, it follows fictional second division team Brentwich United, though it was filmed at Stoke City's grounds.
How long did the series run?
The series aired from 1965 to 1967 on BBC1.
Was the football portrayal realistic?
Yes, Jimmy Hill served as technical advisor and the production aimed for authenticity.
How often did it air?
It was broadcast twice-weekly on BBC1 during its run.
Were real football clubs involved?
Stoke City provided filming locations, while Wolverhampton Wanderers criticized the show's similarities to their situation.
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