SeriesΒ· 1975–1976

Striker

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Following his mother's death and a move to a new area, Ben Dyker secretly joins a hopeless local youth team. His father, a disillusioned former footballer, eventually discovers this but later agrees to coach the team. The series also highlights the struggle to include a talented local girl in a 'boys only' league.

Creator:
Kenneth Cope

Currently airing

Last airedFinale
S2 Β· E5Episode 5

Cast

Seasons

Series 21976
5 episodes
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    E5Episode 5Finale

    During their end-of-season party, Brenton team hears some bad news and Jacky disappears.

Series 11975
4 episodes
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    E1Episode 1 #1

    Ben arrives at the village of Brenton and upsets some of the members of the local football team.

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    E2Episode 2

    Ben has fought his way into the team and sets about training them for the cup match - hoping his Dad won't find out!

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    E3Episode 3

    Mr Dyker is furious when he finds out that Ben is playing for the local football team.

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    E4Episode 4Finale

    Can the Brenton Club provide the changing rooms they need? If they fail they will be disqualified from the League.

Details

Networks
BBC One
Seasons
2 Β· 9 episodes
Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
December 31, 1975
Country
United Kingdom
Production
BBC
IMDB ID
tt0397830