Striker (1975)
Synopsis
Following his mother's death and a move to a new area, Ben Dyker secretly joins a hopeless local youth team. His father, a disillusioned former footballer, eventually discovers this but later agrees to coach the team. The series also highlights the struggle to include a talented local girl in a 'boys only' league.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Episode 1 #1
Ben arrives at the village of Brenton and upsets some of the members of the local football team.
Episode 2
Ben has fought his way into the team and sets about training them for the cup match - hoping his Dad won't find out!
Episode 3
Mr Dyker is furious when he finds out that Ben is playing for the local football team.
Episode 4
Can the Brenton Club provide the changing rooms they need? If they fail they will be disqualified from the League.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Striker
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
9
Production
BBC