Aug 2, 2026 – 9.47amLondon | In one of his best-known lessons, homespun philosopher and coach Ted Lasso urged people to “be curious” rather than judgemental.Thousands of fans of the eponymous Apple TV show have taken that advice to heart – flocking every year to the real hometown of the fictional football team Richmond, turning the leafy and wealthy London enclave into a major tourist attraction.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Ted Lasso made this affluent London suburb cool. Not everyone is happy
The popular show about football and feeling good, which returns to screens on August 5, introduced a new audience to one of London’s best areas.












