Jamie Johnson is a British children's drama television broadcast on CBBC from 8 June 2016 to 17 November 2022,[1] created by Dan Freedman and based on his novel series of the same name.
The series followed the self-titled character, portrayed by Louis Dunn, as he negotiates secondary school and issues at home, along with being a talented footballer.
A spin-off series, Jamie Johnson FC, set in the world of elite academy football, was released in 2023.
The show features several cameo appearances from footballers past and present, including Gary Lineker, Steph Houghton, Raheem Sterling, Luis Suárez and Vincent Kompany.
The series has had many very special episodes, covering topics such as bullying, sexism, cheating, blackmail, relationships, diabetes, homelessness, multiple sclerosis, racism, crime and homophobia.
When the horrified Jamie witnesses his mother getting close to a colleague, it makes him all the more determined to track down his dad.
But all this attention goes to Jamie’s head when he forces the team to let him take a penalty and then misses it when he dares to do a Panenka.
Boggy finally has a date with online buddy, Nancy, and enlists Indira’s help to prepare.
He is determined to keep focused, but suddenly he seems to have distractions from all sides - not least the arrival of the son of Hawkstone’s latest international signing.
Kingsmount are through to the cup final at St. George’s Park, the home of the England National Team and the pressure is immense.
When Jamie’s trial with Foxborough Academy falls at the same time Kingsmount are due to defend the school cup, he convinces himself he can do both.
Things go from bad to worse as Jamie turns his back on his friends to hang out with Jethro.
It is time for Jamie to say goodbye to Jack and decide whether he is signing for Premier League Foxborough or staying with grassroots club Phoenix.
Boggy leads the search for a new U14 goalkeeper, but neglects girlfriend, Nancy, while Alba helps Mike motivate the rest of the misbehaving U12s.
But when the referee makes a bad decision, Jamie is left with a huge moral dilemma.
New girl Kat joins the Phoenix U16s, but tensions soon mount between her and Zoe, while Liam rejoins the U14s, claiming he has changed - but has he really?
Jamie goes to a football gaming tournament, risking his future with Hawkstone but hoping to unmask his mystery opponent.
overall series Notes: First appearances of Bex, Finn, Zeph, Nico, Jackson, Billy and Jess Christie.
Note: Guest appearances of Dillion Simmonds, Jack Marshall, Walter Worthington and Elliot.
Phoenix FC won six matches in four days, scored 25 goals, conceded just seven, and reached the quarter-finals out of 195 teams, with a squad of just twelve.
[6][4][5] Phoenix FC's run at the tournament was documented in the series four episode The Real Gothia Cup, with Louis Dunn, Lenna Gunning Williams, Patrick Ward, Maddie Murchinson, Jermaine Johnson and Ellie Botterill sharing their memories of the fairytale run.
The plot is loosely based on the series of books by Dan Freedman about a schoolboy footballer experiencing family issues and playing for the school team.
[8] In 2011, the book Born to Play was published as a prequel to the series, establishing the title character, Jamie Johnson, and his estranged parents.