Industry May 18, 2026
‘Dear England’ Playwright Advises Against TV Adaptation Viewing
The four-part drama tells the story of Gareth Southgate's attempts to reverse England's fortunes as national team manager
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NME
James Graham, the writer behind the play ‘Dear England’, has expressed that he does not want the England national football team players to watch the television adaptation of his work. The drama series is a four-part narrative focusing on manager Gareth Southgate's efforts to improve the team's performance. Originally reported by NME.