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The Keeper

Recruited from the local prisoner-of-war camp by the manager of non-league St Helens, Bert Trautmann has to overcome the prejudices of his fellow team members.

Recruited from the local prisoner-of-war camp by the manager of non-league St Helens, Bert Trautmann has to overcome the prejudices of his fellow team members who are all appalled at the prospect of playing with the enemy. At the end of the war, Bert is free to return to his home in Bremen, but his growing connection with Margaret, the boss's daughter, leads him to stay and pursue a career in professional football.

1 hour, 49 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Feb 202500:50
BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

Credits

Bert TrautmannDavid Kross
Margaret FriarFreya Mavor
Jack FriarJohn Henshaw
Betsy WaltersChloe Harris
Roberts (St Helens Manager)Dave Johns
Alf MyersMikey Collins
Grandma SarahBarbara Young
Man City PresidentJulian Sands
Sgt SmytheHarry Melling
Bill TwistMichael Socha
WriterMichael J Schofield
WriterMarcus H Rosenmüller
DirectorMarcus H Rosenmüller

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Sep 202122:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Wed 15 Sep 202123:55
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 5 Nov 202223:40
    BBC One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Sun 6 Nov 202200:40
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Mon 19 Feb 202423:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 13 Aug 202423:05
    BBC Two
  • Sat 1 Feb 202523:50
    BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 2 Feb 202500:50
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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