Rovers

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season
  • 6.4  (753)

Rovers is a British comedy TV series from the year 2016 featuring Craig Cash, Sue Johnston, and Steve Speirs. The show revolves around the lives of the workers and regulars at Redbridge Rovers, a fictional lower-league football club. The series focuses on the everyday events and situations that the club's staff and supporters encounter.

Craig Cash, who co-wrote the series with his collaborator Phil Mealey, stars as the club's no-nonsense manager, who has to grapple with eccentric players, a hapless coaching staff, and demanding club owners. Cash's character, Darren, is passionate about the club, but he finds it challenging to manage the many personalities and egos that make up the team.

The supporting cast includes Sue Johnston, who plays Doreen, the club's tea lady and moral compass, and Steve Speirs, who plays Pete, the buffoonish coach. Doreen is a motherly figure who looks out for everyone at the club, including Darren, and provides some of the show's emotional depth. Pete, on the other hand, is a bumbling assistant coach who can barely function without Doreen's constant guidance.

Other recurring characters include the club's owner, played by Lolly Adefope, who is keen to modernize the club and bring in new sponsors, and a group of die-hard supporters who are always on hand to offer their opinions and critiques.

Throughout the series, the characters face a range of challenges, both on and off the field. From financial difficulties and player dismissals to personal struggles and petty rivalries, the show examines the various issues that arise within a lower-league football club.

The show's setting is a typical northern town, and the series embraces a gritty, working-class aesthetic that is often associated with British sitcoms. The humor is often in the vein of classic British sitcoms such as The Office and Only Fools and Horses, with a mix of gentle humor and moments of slapstick and physical comedy.

One of the strengths of the series is the way it balances humor with more serious moments. For example, the show tackles topics such as mental health and the impact of the loss of a loved one, and handles them with sensitivity and nuance.

Overall, Rovers is an enjoyable, well-written, and well-acted sitcom that will appeal to fans of British comedy. While the show may not have the same broad appeal as some of the more mainstream comedies, it is a must-watch for anyone who loves football or has an interest in the inner workings of a lower-league club. With its mix of humor, heart, and lovable characters, Rovers is a show that is sure to leave a lasting impact on viewers.

Rovers is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on May 23, 2016.

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Seasons
The Anniversary
6. The Anniversary
June 28, 2016
In the series finale, Pete plans a huge surprise for Doreen as she celebrates 25 years of working at the Rovers' clubhouse.
Bonzo the Redbridge Rover
5. Bonzo the Redbridge Rover
June 21, 2016
Things don't go entirely as planned for Pete when he brings his young son, Stanley, to his first-ever Redbridge Rovers game.
England vs Macedonia
4. England vs Macedonia
June 14, 2016
England takes on Macedonia and the fans tune in at the clubhouse. Mandy confides in Doreen about her night with Willy. Could anyone be eavesdropping?
The Tankard
3. The Tankard
June 7, 2016
It's fundraising night in the clubhouse, but the pressure proves too much for Pete when he tries to set a record for eating the most fish fingers.
The Biscuit Plate
2. The Biscuit Plate
May 30, 2016
A fuming Pete finds himself in an embarrassing situation. Meanwhile, things heat up between Mandy and Willy.
The Meat Raffle
1. The Meat Raffle
May 23, 2016
Together for the first time since "The Royle Family,"Sue Johnston and Craig Cash star in this original comedy set in the clubhouse of a struggling lower league football team.
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Where to Watch Rovers
Rovers is available for streaming on the FilmRise website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Rovers on demand at FuboTV and Hoopla.
  • Premiere Date
    May 23, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (753)