| The Cup | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy mockumentary |
| Written by | Moray Hunter Jack Docherty |
| Directed by | Matt Lipsey |
| Starring | Steve Edge Jennifer Hennessy Tanya Franks |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Beryl Vertue |
| Producer | Sue Vertue |
| Editor | Charlie Phillips |
| Running time | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Production company | Hartswood Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 21 August – 25 September 2008 |
| Related | |
| The Tournament | |
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The Cup is a British television programme starring Steve Edge, Pal Aron and Jennifer Hennessy. It is based on the Canadian TV series The Tournament. The show is presented as a mockumentary, and features an Under-11s football team aiming to succeed in a prestigious national tournament – amidst friction between the various parents and club staff.[1]