TVTV NewsBBCThe four-part BBC series is adapted from James Graham's stage play with the same title22:33, 25 May 2026Updated 22:34, 25 May 2026Eagle-eyed BBC viewers were quick to spot "errors" during the second episode of Dear England.The four-part series, adapted from James Graham's stage play with the same title, offers a dramatised portrayal following the triumphs and tribulations of the England men's football team between 2016 and 2024.Joseph Fiennes takes on the lead role as former England manager Gareth Southgate, meanwhile Jodie Whittaker, takes on the role of Football Association psychologist Pippa Grange and Jason Watkins, plays television executive and football administrator Greg Dyke.During Monday's (May 25) episode, Gareth Southgate’s attempt to rebuild the mentality of the England football team after years of tournament disappointment.Alongside sports psychologist Pippa Grange, they worked closely with the players on confidence, fear of failure, and England’s long-standing penalty trauma.As they prepared to host the 2020 Euros at Wembley stadium there was pressure not only for the team but for Gareth following their losses.Things turned much more ruthless as winning at Wembley moves up the agenda, which means replacing players with new faces more likely to win and has expected it caused chaos with the team.But after a tough few days, the squad began to start bonding more openly, with a strong emphasis on honesty and team culture rather than traditional 'toughness.'The country becomes united behind the team during the tournament, especially after years of division around Brexit and Covid.But during the tense final, things took a turn after the penalty shootout defeat. Players Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho all missed penalties. The episode ended with Gareth hugging Saka after the defeat.Viewers watching at home were quick to spot a ‘wrong detail’ as they claimed some of the shots of Wembley stadium were actually other stadiums.One viewers commented: “That's definitely The Emirates and not Wembley #DearEngland I recognise those sun bleached seats.”Another said: “Watching #DearEngland. It's great, but some of the details are wrong. Scenes in Pt.2 portraying to be at Wembley, are clearly at Arsenal.”Article continues belowMeanwhile a third viewer spotted: “When he went up the lift it was Tottenham's ground as well. A crazy few minutes of tele” The BBC has been approached for a comment.Dear England is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. and The final two instalments of Dear England will air next Sunday May 31 and Monday, June 1.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.BBC
BBC Dear England viewers point out 'wrong details' minutes into episode two
The four-part BBC series is adapted from James Graham's stage play with the same title









