The Cup

2008 NR 30m 7.2

The Cup is a British television programme starring Steve Edge, Pal Aron and Jennifer Hennessy. It is based on the Canadian TV series The Tournament. The show is presented as a mockumentary, and features an Under-11s football team aiming to succeed in a prestigious national tournament - amidst friction between the various parents and club staff.

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Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Aug 21, 2008

Terry McConnell is desperate for his 10-year-old son, Malky, to get a trial f...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Aug 28, 2008

With Coach Blackley in hospital recovering from his seizure, Terry McConnell ...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Sep 4, 2008

The dishy Frenchman Raymond Mercier is appointed as coach, much to the deligh...

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Sep 11, 2008

Terry McConnell is hell bent on the Bolton scout coming to run the rule over ...

Episode 5

5.

Aired: Sep 18, 2008

The Under 11s Cup in Birmingham brings out the best in the team and the worst...

Episode 6

6.

Aired: Sep 25, 2008

Terry hijacks his boss's car and speeds back home to plead with Bolton scout ...

Info about The Cup

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Comedy