Series synopsis
McGinn: The Story So Far is a British documentary television series that premiered on VillaTV on November 16, 2025. It ended on November 19, 2025.
From chasing a ball around the parks of Glasgow to taking on the best teams in Europe on the hallowed turf at Villa Park - McGinn: The Story So Far shines a light on the Scotsman's John McGinn career to date.
The Villa captain's journey to this point, where he has amassed over 300 appearances in claret and blue, has been an enthralling one, and his rise through the footballing world has been charted in our documentary, which is narrated by Andy Townsend.
Premise
From chasing a ball around the parks of Glasgow to taking on the best teams in Europe on the hallowed turf at Villa Park - McGinn: The Story So Far shines a light on the Scotsman's John McGinn career to date.
The Villa captain's journey to this point, where he has amassed over 300 appearances in claret and blue, has been an enthralling one, and his rise through the footballing world has been charted in our documentary, which is narrated by Andy Townsend.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 16, 2025 | November 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Paisley to Promotion John McGinn’s rise to becoming captain of Aston Villa was anything but straightforward. Years of graft, setbacks, and determination have shaped the player he is today. John, along with key figures from throughout his life and career, discuss his journey from the streets of Clydebank to lifting Aston Villa back into the Premier League. |
November 16, 2025 |
| 2 |
Built for the Big Stage John McGinn and a number of high profile names tell his story of the leap into the Premier League, his rise as a key figure for Scotland, and the journey that led to Euro 2020 and his status as a modern Aston Villa legend. |
November 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | VillaTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 16, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 19, 2025 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |