
The Cup
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2008
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom about the selfish and obsessive behaviour of the parents of an under-11 football team, filmed in a documentary style. Stars Steve Edge, Jennifer Hennessy, Tanya Franks, Dominic Coleman, Samantha Power and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4
Further details

It's time for the North and Midlands Under 11s Cup. Terry is trying to get Steve Robson to use his influence to persuade Bolton's chief junior scout, Geoff Hinchcliffe, to come to Birmingham to see Malky play.
Steve, upset and distracted by the death of his father, agrees to ask Hinchcliffe as long as Terry can pay the scout's expenses. But Terry has no funds. Without knowing Terry is trying to raise cash, Janice reveals she has saved more than £400 for this weekend and has secretly booked a suite for Terry and her. Can Terry keep his hands off Janice's cash?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 11th September 2008
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Steve Edge | Terry McConnell |
Jennifer Hennessy | Janice McConnell |
Tanya Franks | Sandra Farrell |
Dominic Coleman | Vincent Farrell |
Samantha Power | Debbie Rossi |
Billy Geraghty | Steve Robson |
Pal Aron | Dr. Kaskar |
Emmanuel Leconte | Raymond Mercier |
George Weaver | Jack Rossi |
Craig Cunningham | Fourbellies |
Ceallach Spellman | Malky McConnell |
Nazim Khan | Ranjit Kaskar |
Haylie Jones | Ali Farrell |
Henry Smith | Gordy |
Amber Munsie | Hannah McConnell |
Pablo Raybould | Hotel Receptionist |
Moray Hunter | Writer |
Jack Docherty | Writer |
Steve Edge | Script Editor |
Matt Lipsey | Director |
Sue Vertue | Producer |
Beryl Vertue | Executive Producer |
Cheryl Taylor | Executive Producer |
Charlie Phillips | Editor |
Andrea Hughes | Production Designer |
Willie Dowling | Composer |
Press
Undermining its mockumentary format with telegraphed jokes and sitcom cliches (this week: the hilarity of Brummie accents) The Cup pales in comparison with The Office, but still manages a few neatly hit moments.
Metro, 11th September 2008