The Manageress

·1989 ·2 Seasons ·Drama

The Manageress follows Gabrielle Benson, played by Cherie Lunghi, as she breaks barriers by becoming the manager of a professional football team. Airing from 1989 to 1990, this two-season series showcases her challenges and triumphs in a male-dominated sport. Warren Clarke stars as the club's chairman, adding depth to the narrative. Independently produced by Glenn Wilhide and Sophie Belhetchet at ZED Ltd, it aired on Channel 4, delivering six episodes per season. The show explores themes of ambition, gender dynamics, and the complexities of sports management.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 6 ep
1
A Man's Game
1989-06-11
2
Fit
1989-06-18
3
The Management Reserves the Right
1989-06-25
4
Collapsable Brollies
1989-07-02
5
One of Us
1989-07-09
6
Home and Away
1989-07-16
1
Doing the Business
1990-04-22
2
Pingvin Lakrids
1990-04-29
3
Steal Your Heart Away
1990-05-06
4
A Hundred and Ten Percent
1990-05-13
5
A Match for Anyone
1990-05-20
6
At the End of the Day
1990-05-27

Actors

Warren Clarke
Warren Clarke
Acting
Cherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
Acting

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