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James Graham’s state-of-the-nation footballing drama doesn’t have what it takes to make it past the group stage

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Cringe-inducing Gareth Southgate drama Dear England makes even Ted Lasso look subtle

BBC's *Dear England* (4 parts, Joseph Fiennes as Southgate) adapts James Graham's 2023 Olivier-nominated play, airing from 24 May on BBC One and iPlayer. Leaden dialogue and heavy-handed national allegory undermine the drama — prestige TV that mistakes ambition for character study, making Ted Lasso look restrained by comparison.

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sabato 23 maggio 2026·theguardian.com
Dear England: James Graham’s rousing, joyful football drama will make you cry and shout at the TV
This stellar adaptation of James Graham’s award-winning play is a stirring take on national identity – even if not all the actors look like the real footballers. Put it this way,…
domenica 24 maggio 2026·mirror.co.uk
BBC viewers say same thing minutes into 'poignant' new drama
New football drama Dear England premiered on BBC One on Sunday night, with viewers sharing their verdict

Cringe-inducing Gareth Southgate drama Dear England makes even Ted Lasso look subtle

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Cringe-inducing Gareth Southgate drama Dear England makes even Ted Lasso look subtle

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Dear England: James Graham’s rousing, joyful football drama will make you cry and shout at the TV

BBC viewers say same thing minutes into 'poignant' new drama

Dear England: James Graham’s rousing, joyful football drama will make you cry and shout at the TV

Gareth Southgate drama Dear England is a love letter to a country that doesn't exist

BBC viewers say same thing minutes into 'poignant' new drama

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Cringe-inducing Gareth Southgate drama Dear England makes even Ted Lasso look subtle

Dear England review: Hugely watchable account of one man’s effort to reverse World Cup woes

Gareth Southgate drama Dear England is a love letter to a country that doesn't exist