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  • Striker (1975–1976)
  • TV Series | 25 min | Drama, Family
Striker (1975–1976)
TV Series | 25 min | Drama, Family

One of my favourite TV series as a lad. Corrie's Don Brennan played Ben's Dad. He was an ex-footballer who had broken his leg and had to stop playing. This caused Ben's mum to have to get a job. She was killed driving into a bridge in an ...See moreOne of my favourite TV series as a lad. Corrie's Don Brennan played Ben's Dad. He was an ex-footballer who had broken his leg and had to stop playing. This caused Ben's mum to have to get a job. She was killed driving into a bridge in an effort to get home one night. As a result, the Dad hated football and wouldn't let Ben play, despite him being a talented player. They arrived in an area which had a hopeless team. Ben joined secretly but his Dad eventually found out. After a row and stand-off, he agreed to coach the team. Another part of the story concerned a local girl who was also a brilliant player, and the team's efforts to find a way to get round the league's 'boys only' rule. How did the team get on? You'll have to find and read the book! The second series, like the book, was called 'Striker- Second Leg'. See less
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Updated Dec 31, 1975

Release date (First episode)
Dec 31, 1975 (United Kingdom)

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35 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Kevin Moreton
Ben Dyker Ben Dyker   See fewer
8
Geoffrey Hinsliff
Mr. Dyker Mr. Dyker   See fewer
8
8
8
8
Arthur White
Mr. Robson Mr. Robson   See fewer
8
8
8
6
5
5
3
Jo Kendall
Molly Sollis Molly Sollis   See fewer
2
John Line
Charles Charles   See fewer
2
David Rolfe
Ronnie Ronnie   See fewer
2
Richard Grant
Parent Parent   See fewer
2
Martin Clarke
Referee Referee   See fewer
2
Keith Marsh
Mr. Davies Mr. Davies   See fewer
1
Jeanne Doree
Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Robinson   See fewer
1
Walter Sparrow
Coach driver Coach driver   See fewer
1
1
John Rapley
Arnold Bingham Arnold Bingham   See fewer
1
Barney Dorman
Café owner Café owner   See fewer
1
Gordon Salkilld
Jack Hardy Jack Hardy   See fewer
1
Cyril Appleton
Man on bike Man on bike   See fewer
1
Arthur Blake
Club official Club official   See fewer
1
Wilfred Grove
Man at match Man at match   See fewer
1
Joan Harsant
Parent Parent   See fewer
1
Ken Halliwell
Parent Parent   See fewer
1
Denis Cleary
Man in club Man in club   See fewer
1
Peter Sugden
Foreman Foreman   See fewer
1
1
Dennis Castle
Mr. Eckersley Mr. Eckersley   See fewer
1
Tom Dickinson
Parent Parent   See fewer
1
1
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