Production has been a hit with the upcoming four-part series Dear England, which adaptation of James Graham’s stage play, which centers on Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England manager.
A new drama bringing to life Gareth Southgate’s transformation of the England football team has been hit by disaster with over £100,000 of kit stolen.
The raid has caused a “massive headache” for BBC production staff as Dear England suffered a big set-back. The up-coming four-parter is an adaptation of James Graham’s hugely popular stage show, which charts the Three Lions rise under the stewardship of Southgate.
The production was centered on the cultural shift in the national team under the direction of manager, according to scriptwriter James, who wrote the popular television series Sherwood. After Southgate won the team to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, the English public still had a love affair with the team, which was put to the test in 2021.
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However, it is obvious that the thieves responsible for the raid did not enjoy the national team. Police are conducting an investigation. A gang “got on to the Dear England set in East London and grabbed a trolley full of priceless cameras and lenses,” a source told The Sun. It was a genuine smash and grab,” she said.
The production was greatly hampered by the “kit,” which was worth more than £100k, being stolen in a matter of minutes. Thankfully, neither the cast nor the crew were harmed. No one wants this to happen again, and security has become even tighter. Although they are assisting the police with their inquiries, it is likely that the kit will never be used.
The 53-year-old Three Lions manager has led England to eight successive European Championship titles. However, after England lost to Spain in Euro 2024, he fell on his sword last summer. In a moving statement, Southgate confirmed the news.
It read: “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.
In 2011, I left the FA with the intention of promoting English football. I have been supported by some amazing people, including my eight years as England men’s manager, for whom I give my sincere gratitude. Steve Holland was the best companion I could have had. He has been incredibly successful and one of the most gifted coaches of his generation.
I have participated in 102 games as the leader of a sizable group of players. They have each been a credit to their country in many ways by wearing the three lions proudly on their shirts.
“The squad we traveled to Germany has a lot of promising young talent, and we can all hope to win the trophy.” I’m so proud of them, and I hope the FA and St. George’s Park players who work every day to improve English football and who appreciate the power that football has to spur positive change, will continue to support them.
The backroom staff deserves special thanks for their tireless support for the players and I over the past eight years. I am so grateful to them for making the brilliant “team behind the team,” and for their hard work and commitment, which they continue to inspire me every day.
Source: Mirror
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