Fever Pitch

Overview

A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.

Details

Cast

Colin Firth

Paul Ashworth

Ruth Gemmell

Sarah Hughes

Mark Strong

Steve

Holly Aird

Jo

Ken Stott

Ted, the Headmaster

Stephen Rea

Ray, the Governor

Neil Pearson

Paul's Dad

Lorraine Ashbourne

Paul's Mum

Luke Aikman

Young Paul

Bea Guard

Paul's Sister

Richard Claxton

Robert Parker

Charles Cork

Rex

Bob Curtiss

Stan

David Hounslow

Man at Reading

Peter Quince

Chip Shop: Frank

Annette Ekblom

Robert's Mother

Jackie Hyffes

Pupil's Mom

Joe Reddington

Pupil's Dad

Graham Cull

Mr. Johnson

Mike Ingham

Radio Sports Commentator