Changing Ends: A Comic Journey into 1980s Football Culture

Name: Changing Ends
Description: A sitcom based on Alan Carr’s life growing up as the son of a football manager in Northampton in the 1980s. Changing Ends recreates the comic’s life growing up in the 1980s when his father, Graham, was manager of Northampton Town FC, and focuses on the young Carr starting his journey in this very masculine world of lower league football.
Genre: 03 Series
Date Created: June 2025
Producer: Sarah Monteith – Rupert Majendie – Danny Julian
Writer/Producer: Alan Carr – Simon Carlyle
Director: Dave Lambert
LP: Mollie Freedman-Berthoud
PC: Chris Hopper
DP: Bud Gallimore
CD: Catherine Willis
Location: London, UK
Status: June 2025
Feature Film


Changing Ends: A Sitcom Delving into Alan Carr’s 1980s Journey

Changing Ends is a delightful sitcom that takes viewers on a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s, following the life of young Alan Carr as he navigates the world of lower league football in Northampton. The series revolves around Carr’s experiences growing up as the son of a football manager, offering a humorous and heartwarming portrayal of his coming-of-age in a very masculine environment.

With a talented team behind the scenes including producer Sarah Monteith, writer/producer Alan Carr, and director Dave Lambert, Changing Ends promises to deliver a blend of comedy and heartfelt storytelling. Audiences can look forward to a unique narrative that sheds light on Carr’s formative years and the challenges he faced in a world dominated by football and male camaraderie.




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