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.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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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 RosenmΓΌller |
Director | Marcus H RosenmΓΌller |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Sep 2021 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Wed 15 Sep 2021 23:55Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sat 5 Nov 2022 23:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 6 Nov 2022 00:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Mon 19 Feb 2024 23:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Tue 13 Aug 2024 23:05
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