Tom Werner is exec producing the soccer-based series, the first project co-written by Iain Morris and Damon Beesley since their Brit hit 'The Inbetweeners.'
) is producing the series, which has been commissioned by Shane Allen, controller of BBC Comedy, and Patrick Holland, controller of BBC Two. Gregor Sharp is the BBC commissioning editor.
"We're so lucky to be working with such an incredible bunch, some new faces and some we've worked with over the years, all making us laugh enormously,” said Morris and Beesley, whose Fudge Park banner – also behind Brit comedy series BBC Studios is a partner in financing the development of the series, and is handling global distribution rights.
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