Rovers (Sky-1 2016, Sue Johnston, Craig Cash)

Sitcom Rovers takes us behind the scenes of Redbridge Rovers, one of the oldest teams in the English football league (established 1884). These days they have fallen on hard times somewhat being second from bottom in one of the lowest leagues and with a football pitch that is next to a rubbish tip.

Main characters include Doreen, who pretty much runs the club single handed and super fan Pete Mott (and his lodger Tom).

The club used for exterior shots was New Mills A.F.C. in New Mills, Derbyshire.

production details
UK / Sky 1 – Jellylegs / 6×30 minute episodes / Broadcast from 24 May 2016 –

Writers: Joe Wilkinson, David Earl / Script Editor: David Earl / Production Design: Rod Stratfold / Executive Producers: Lucy Ansbro, Craig, Cash, Jon Montague / Producer: Gill Isles / Director: Craig Cash

cast
Craig Cash as Pete Mott
Sue Johnston as Doreen
Steve Speirs as Tel
Seb Cardinal as Mel
David Earl as Bruce
Joe Wilkinson as Lee
Jamie Demetriou as Tom ‘Tentpeg’ Capstick
Lolly Adefope as Sam Routledge
Pearce Quigley as Willy
Diane Morgan as Mandy
Judith Barker as Francis
Mark Silcox as Ronnie