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 6
Further details
Terry hijacks Steve Robson's car and speeds off on a mercy dash to plead with Bolton scout Geoff Hinchcliffe to come to Birmingham.
The pair turn up just in time to see the Ashes lose in the semi-final. Thankfully, Hinchcliffe spots an over-age player in the other team and, on appeal, the Ashes make it to the final. Everyone is thrilled; the dream is coming true - even for Debbie, who is chatted up during the game by the just-about-sober and recovered Steve Robson.
The nail-biting final reveals whether the Ashes can win the Cup, and if Malky can answer Terry's prayers by becoming the Player of the Tournament.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 25th 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 |
| Martin Oldfield | Hinchcliffe |
| Pablo Raybould | Hotel Receptionist |
| Andy Abrahams | Convener |
| Sean Cernow | Opposition Parent |
| 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 |