A British twice-weekly television soap produced by the BBC between 1965 and 1967.  The series followed the fortunes of fictional second division football team Brentwich United. 

 

 

Christopher Coll (Dave Rockway), Peter Craze (Kevin Barford), Katharine Crutchley (Sally Barford), George Layton (Jimmy Stokes), David Lodge (Gerry Barford) Ronald Allen (Mark Wilson).

 

 

Producers: David Conroy, Anthony Cornish, Bernard Hepton.

Directors: Anthea Browne-Wilkinson, Francis Chapman, John Davies.  

Writers: Alistair Bell, Roy Bottomley, Malcolm Hulke.

 

 

Release Date: 4 October 1965

Filming Locations: Stoke City Football Ground.

 

Trivia 

 

Despite attracting audiences of six million the series was cancelled by the BBC in March 1967 after 147 episodes.  It is believed that all 147 episodes were subsequently wiped. 

 

The football scenes were filmed on the grounds of Stoke City football club, with Jimmy Hill acting as advisor. 

 

In February 1966 seven of the cast were dropped and new writers brought in.  Actor David Lodge asked to leave and the series portrayed Gerry Barford as getting the sack.  Ronald Allen was brought in as Mark Wilson.