The English Game

"The English Game" is a very good series. The late 19th century game of football was a gentleman's sport which did not allow players to be paid. The working class could not imagine winning the FA cup but they loved the game and dreamed of one day fielding a team that could.

If you liked Downton Abbey this one is also written by Julian Fellowes and at just six episodes it's not a lengthy series. It is well acted and we care about the characters as they struggle to make lives for themselves during a difficult era where wages were meager and sport distracted, motivated and united the people.

On Netflix.