Dear England is a four-part BBC One series about Gareth Southgate being appointed England manager19:11, 24 May 2026Dear England: Joseph Fiennes stars in BBC trailer The BBC's brand-new drama Dear England boasts an impressive cast.‌Dear England broadcasts on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this evening (Sunday, May 24).‌The four-episode drama is based on playwright James Graham's stage production Dear England - Graham previously penned ITV's Quiz and Sherwood - and chronicles Gareth Southgate (portrayed by Joseph Fiennes) assuming control of the England men's squad following their humiliating loss to Iceland, reports the Liverpool Echo.‌Southgate and his players will confront their penalty shoot-out demons with support from psychologist Pippa Grange (Jodie Whittaker) as they pursue success on the pitch.Here's who appears in the BBC's Dear England and their previous work.‌Who features in the BBC's Dear England cast?Gareth Southgate - Joseph FiennesJoseph Fiennes takes the lead role as England boss Gareth Southgate, having previously appeared in The Handmaid's Tale, Enemy at the Gates, Shakespeare in Love and Prime Video's Young Sherlock.Pippa Grange - Jodie WhittakerJodie Whittaker portrays psychologist Pippa Grange, with the performer widely recognised for Broadchurch, Doctor Who and Frauds.Steve Holland - Daniel RyanDaniel Ryan, known for ITV's The Bay and Mount Pleasant, takes on the role of England football coach Steve Holland.‌Mike Webster - Sam SpruellSam Spruell, who appeared in BBC's The Gold and Fargo, plays Mike Webster.Greg Clarke - John HodgkinsonJohn Hodgkinson, whose credits include Napoleon, Witless and Skyfall, portrays businessman and football executive Greg Clarke.Greg Dyke - Jason WatkinsJason Watkins, best known for his roles in Line of Duty, McDonald and Dodds and Trollied, portrays broadcaster and football administrator Greg Dyke.‌Harry MaguireSherwood and 1917 star Adam Hugill takes on the role of England footballer Harry Maguire.Jordan PickfordNetflix's Hostage and ITV's Vera actor Josh Barrow portrays footballer Jordan Pickford.‌Dele Alli - Lewis ShepherdRising talent Lewis Shepherd steps into the role of Dele Alli, following appearances in Lynley and 10 Swords and The Moon. He reprises his portrayal of the footballer from the Dear England stage production.Harry KaneWill Antenbring, known for Mr Loverman and The Bridges We Cross, takes on the role of footballer Harry Kane.Marcus RashfordMr Loverman, War of the Worlds and Vera actor Edem-Ita Duke portrays Marcus Rashford.‌Raheem SterlingFrancis Lovehall, widely recognised for his work in A Thousand Blows on Disney+ and Champion, steps into the role of Raheem Sterling.Wayne RooneyBobby Schofield, familiar from This City is Ours, Anne and SAS Rogue Heroes, portrays Wayne Rooney.‌Jordan HendersonMasters of the Air and The Crown's David Shields takes on the role of Jordan Henderson.Eric DierHamish Frew, known for ITV's Joan and The Girlfriend, portrays Eric Dier.Further cast members include Abdul Sessay as Bukayo Saka, Jacob Greenway as Jude Bellingham, Alfie Middlemiss as Phil Foden, Riess Fennell as Jadon Sancho, Daniel Quincy Annoh as Ollie Watkins, Dom Rayner as Cole Palmer, Alexander Parsons as Jesse Lingard, Lee Chapman as Jamie Vardy, Michael Watson as Kieran Trippier, Sam Makepeace-Beach as Declan Rice, Drew Thomas-Bissmire as Kyle Walker, Ben Chapman as Luke Shaw, Xander Westcarr-Parsons as Jesse Lingard, Andrew Dunn as Sam Allardyce, and Alexander Grantham as Aaron Ramsdale.Article continues belowDear England airs on BBC One tonight BBC One at 9pm and BBC iPlayer