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 3
Doom and gloom for Terry McConnell as dishy Frenchman Raymond Mercier is installed as coach and then disaster for everyone as chairman Sandra Farrell announces that husband Vincent cannot afford to bankroll Ashburn United's trip to Birmingham for the North and Midlands Under 11's Cup. Terry stoops lower than usual in his efforts to raise the money to pay for the trip.
Further details
Dishy Frenchman Raymond Mercier is appointed as coach - much to the delight of Debbie, who immediately sees romantic possibilities, but to the dismay of Terry and Kaskar.
Yet more dismay is to follow, however, as Vincent informs his wife that they are unable to sponsor the Ashes' trip to Birmingham. It looks like the long-awaited trip will have to be cancelled unless Terry can raise the funds in time.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 4th 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 |
Gordon Kane | Tom Blackley |
Amber Munsie | Hannah McConnell |
Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi | 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 |