A man chooses football over his marriage during the most England match ever. What could go wrong?
From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur Smith and Chris England. The action takes place against the backdrop of the 1990 Football World Cup semi-final, between England and West Germany, which is taking place in Italy while Monica and Bill are on holiday in Ibiza. Bill desperately wants to watch the match; Monica wants to talk about their relationship.
Acting
Caroline Quentin's exasperated brilliance holds the whole thing together.
Writing
Arthur Smith's razor-sharp dialogue about love and penalty shootouts.
Director
Andy Wilson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Clive Owen's early TV work before Hollywood—he plays pathetic desperation surprisingly well.
The 1990 semi-final genuinely broke English football's collective psyche; this film captures that national trauma perfectly.
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