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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 2025 00:50
BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

Credits

Bert Trautmann David Kross
Margaret Friar Freya Mavor
Jack Friar John Henshaw
Betsy Walters Chloe Harris
Roberts (St Helens Manager) Dave Johns
Alf Myers Mikey Collins
Grandma Sarah Barbara Young
Man City President Julian Sands
Sgt Smythe Harry Melling
Bill Twist Michael Socha
Writer Michael J Schofield
Writer Marcus H Rosenmüller
Director Marcus H Rosenmüller

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Sep 2021 22:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Wed 15 Sep 2021 23:55
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 5 Nov 2022 23:40
    BBC One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Sun 6 Nov 2022 00:40
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Mon 19 Feb 2024 23:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 13 Aug 2024 23:05
    BBC Two
  • Sat 1 Feb 2025 23:50
    BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025 00:50
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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