The Real Football Factories
The Real Football Factories

The Real Football Factories

2006TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

The Real Football Factories is a documentary series shown on the Bravo TV channel in the UK and created by Zig Zag Productions. The show looks at the in-depth life of football hooligans and hooligan firms. Interviews are conducted with past and present hooligans. The presenter of the show, Danny Dyer, also starred in the film The Football Factory. During the series Dyer visits Yorkshire, Scotland, The Midlands, North West England and London to meet up with and interview hooligans. On 25 May 2007 Bravo broadcast a new show, The Real Football Factories International, which looks at football firms worldwide. In September 2007 Virgin Media released a spoof version of the show starring comedian Terry Alderton as Danny Dire.

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IMDb7.7/10
Director: Multiple (Documentary Series)Genres: Documentary, Sports, Social Issues

Plot Summary

The Real Football Factories is a British documentary television series that explores the culture surrounding football hooliganism in the UK. Hosted by actor Danny Dyer, the series delves into the history and social dynamics of football firms, interviewing former hooligans and examining the rivalries, violence, and passion associated with this subculture. It offers a raw and often confronting look at the events and motivations behind football-related violence.

Critical Reception

The series was generally well-received for its unflinching look at a controversial aspect of football culture. Critics often highlighted Danny Dyer's engaging presentation and the raw, authentic accounts from those involved. While some found the content disturbing, it was widely acknowledged as an important exploration of the social issues intertwined with the sport.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty authenticity and direct approach.
  • Danny Dyer's narration and interviews provide a compelling, albeit disturbing, insight.
  • Effectively explores the socio-cultural roots of football hooliganism.

Google audience: Audience reviews often commend the series for its raw portrayal of football hooliganism and the personal stories shared by former participants. Viewers found it a fascinating, if often unsettling, look into a part of football culture not typically covered in mainstream media.

Fun Fact

Danny Dyer, the presenter, has a personal connection to football and a keen interest in the working-class culture often associated with football hooliganism.

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