Ten Little...Who?

Ten little footballers are practising for an upcoming match, working on their passing and shooting abilities. However, none of them can catch the ball, leaving it uncertain whether they will manage to win the game on the day of the match.

Ten Little Footballers is a short programme presented as an episode. The title itself gives a hint of the cast – ten young players – and the format is straightforward, fitting neatly into the genre of a single‑episode story centred on sport, with a clear focus on a football training session. In the episode the ten footballers spend time training for an upcoming match. They demonstrate that they can pass the ball accurately and they’re capable of taking shots on goal. They work together on the pitch, exchanging the ball, yet catching remains out of reach for the whole group, a skill that’s crucial in the game. The central question the episode raises is whether the team will manage to win despite this shortfall. The uncertainty builds as the players weigh this gap, leaving the match outcome in doubt. By highlighting their competence in passing and shooting while exposing their inability to catch, the programme creates a simple yet clear dilemma for the characters. By the end, the audience sees the team’s abilities and wonders if their practice will turn into a win. The short run shows the players rehearse, showcases their strengths, confronts their limitation, and leaves viewers to consider whether their preparation will be enough to secure victory in the match they’ve been preparing for.