When does Dear England air next?

Dear England airs next on Sun, May 24 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000.

How many seasons does Dear England have?

Dear England has 1 season with 4 episodes.

What network is Dear England on?

Dear England airs on BBC iPlayer.

When did Dear England premiere?

Dear England premiered on May 24, 2026.

Dear England

Name: Dear England
Genre: Drama, Sports
Cast: Joseph Fiennes

BBC iPlayer In Development Drama • Sports

1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered May 24, 2026

It's time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can't the England team win at their own game?With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.Dear England is a fictionalised account of the struggles and successes of England's football teams, based on extensive research and interviews.

Where to Watch: BBC iPlayer

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Next Air Time: Sun, May 24 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Sun, May 24 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000 57 min

With the England team at an all-time low after an embarrassing defeat to Iceland, Gareth Southgate becomes the new manager. Haunted by his own penalty miss with England, he inherits a broken team and a jaded fanbase. With psychologist Pippa Grange, he sets about changing the team's mindset and tackling his and England's biggest fear – penalties.

E02

Episode 2

Sun, May 24 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000 58 min

After a breakthrough World Cup reignites belief, the England team return to a tournament on home turf, amidst the Covid pandemic. As the pressure to win increases, Pippa Grange questions her role. Meanwhile, Gareth tries to unite a divided country ahead of Euro 2020, where he hopes the team finally bring it home at Wembley.

E03

Episode 3

Sun, May 31 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000 57 min

E04

Episode 4

Sun, May 31 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000 58 min