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The Manageress
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The series that changed the face of football.
The Manageress is a television series about a woman who becomes manager of a professional football team. It ran from 1989 to 1990 and had two seasons. The series starred Cherie Lunghi as Gabrielle Benson and Warren Clarke as the chairman of the second division club. It was independently produced for Channel 4 by Glenn Wilhide and Sophie Belhetchet at their production company, ZED Ltd. The series aired for two series of six episodes on Channel 4 in 1989 and 1990.
Sports DramaPioneering FeminismBritish Television ClassicFootball ManagementWorkplace DynamicsCharacter-Driven SeriesRealistic Portrayal1980s NostalgiaUnderdog StoryGender Role Commentary
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Is The Manageress worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.6).
Is The Manageress okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch The Manageress?
12 h
About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1990.
Can I half-watch The Manageress?
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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is The Manageress plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.