Series synopsis
Take Us Home: Leeds United is a British documentary television series that premiered on Prime Video on August 16, 2019. It ended on September 17, 2020. It stars Russell Crowe, Andrea Radrizzani, Marcelo Bielsa and Kalvin Phillips.
English football's famous 'fallen giant' Leeds United is at the start of a journey: to win promotion back to the Premier League. New owner Andrea Radrizzani has recruited a world-class head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, to lead the team back to the promised land. This will be one of the most dramatic seasons in the club's history as fans, players and a city start to dream of a return to the top flight.
Premise
English football's famous 'fallen giant' Leeds United is at the start of a journey: to win promotion back to the Premier League. New owner Andrea Radrizzani has recruited a world-class head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, to lead the team back to the promised land. This will be one of the most dramatic seasons in the club's history as fans, players and a city start to dream of a return to the top flight.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Russell Crowe as Narrator (voice)
- Andrea Radrizzani as Self
- Marcelo Bielsa as Self
- Kalvin Phillips as Self
Guest cast
- Harry Kewell as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 16, 2019 | August 16, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 2 | September 17, 2020 | September 17, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
El Loco New Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has a mission: To take Leeds United back to the Premier League. But first he must find a new head coach capable of fulfilling the clubs supporters dreams. |
August 16, 2019 |
| 2 |
Fighting Spirit Leeds United must overcome a mounting injury crisis and show fighting spirit to maintain their challenge for promotion. Fanatical Leeds fan Josh Warrington faces Carl Frampton for IBF World Title. |
August 16, 2019 |
| 3 |
Spygate As the transfer window opens Leeds target new signings as the club is rocked by one of the most controversial stories in world football. |
August 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Changes After the agony of missing out on promotion in the play-offs first time around, a new season has brought new hope for Leeds United and Head Coach, Marcelo Bielsa. But first, the squad must be revamped and big decisions taken on key players. Leeds will face Manchester United during pre-season in Australia and then look to set the pace in the Championship. |
September 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
A New World Leeds United are faced with major challenges as they bid to cope with the devastation of Covid-19. With the UK going into lockdown, will Marcelo Bielsa and his players even have the chance to win promotion back to the Premier League? |
September 17, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 16, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 17, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |