TV Series

The Manageress (1989–1990)

• First aired June 11, 1989
• Seasons: 2 · Episodes: 12
• 1h 0m per episode

• Drama

“The series that changed the face of football.”

Overview

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.

Created by

Stan Hey

Starring

Warren Clarke, Cherie Lunghi, Sadie Hamilton