Dear England

What it’s about

Gareth Southgate takes charge of the England men's football team at a low point, burdened by a history of painful defeats and a poor record in penalty shootouts. He sets out to change the players' mindset and restore the nation's pride in the team.

What hooks you

Joseph Fiennes plays Southgate, with Jodie Whittaker as psychologist Pippa Grange. The series is written by James Graham and directed by Paul Whittington and Rupert Goold. It draws on the stage play by Graham, and the cast includes Jason Watkins as Greg Dyke and Daniel Ryan as Steve Holland.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who likes drama about leadership under pressure, stories of sport as a mirror for national identity, or character studies of public figures facing relentless expectation.