Jamie Johnson is a British children's drama television broadcast on CBBC from 8 June 2016 to 17 November 2022, created by Dan Freedman 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, Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, Luis Suárez and Vincent Kompany.
Synopsis Jamie Johnson is a seriously gifted footballer capable of going all the way. But after his dad walks out on them, Jamie and his mother are forced to move in with Jamie's grandfather, meaning Jamie has to start at a new school. He makes friends with Jack and Boggy but makes an enemy of Dillon and struggles to impress football coach, Mr Hansard.
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.
The plot is loosely based on the storyline in the book series of the same name, written author by Dan Freedman, using some of the characters in the books.
Cast and characters Character Played by Series1234567 Jamie Johnson Louis Dunn colspan=7 Jacqueline "Jack" Marshall Olivia Lava/Lenna Gunning Williams colspan=3 colspan=2 colspan=2 Hugo "Boggy" Bogson Jonnie Kimmins colspan=6 Dillon Simmonds Patrick Ward colspan=5 Harry Hansard Theo Chapman colspan=2 colspan=5 Karen Johnson Emma Stansfield colspan=5 colspan=2 Mike Johnson Tim Dantay colspan=7 Mr. Hilary Hansard Brian Bovell colspan=3 colspan=3 Ian Reacher Santiago Mosquera/William Fox colspan=6 Indira Cave Millie Gibson colspan=2 colspan=4 Ms. R Savage Lucy Speed colspan=2 colspan=4 Nancy Ellie Daley colspan=3 Jethro Stevenson Miles Wallace colspan=2 Zoe Moore Maddie Murchinson colspan=2 colspan=3 colspan=2 Walter "Wozza" Worthington Jermaine Johnson colspan=2 Sienna Jones Ellie Botterill colspan=3 colspan=3 Alba Osborne Elena Cole colspan=3 colspan=4 Eric Atlee Morgan Hudson colspan=3 colspan=2 colspan=2 Freddie Seo Keaton Edmund colspan=3 colspan=4 Molly Sinkamba Thanyia Moore colspan=3 colspan=3 Duncan Jones Glen Wallace colspan=3 colspan=3 Ruby Osborne Zoe Hall colspan=3 colspan=2 colspan=2 Liam Simmonds Haydn Craven colspan=3 colspan=3 Jake Wilson Louie Theaker colspan=5 colspan=2 Kasia Antol Elliot Malone colspan=5 colspan=2 Tayo Akinola Jarmaine Muganiwa colspan=5 colspan=2 Jess Christie Natali McCleary colspan=5 colspan=2 Sam Bickworth Jessica McHale colspan=5 colspan=2 Bex Harris Gracie Grosvenor colspan=5 colspan=2 Karim Memon Dillon Bains colspan=6 Maddy Kingston Olivia Chomczuk colspan=6 Mukhtar "Mukki" Hamid Ayham Kabi colspan=6 Uzma Memon Iyla Sundarsingh McKaig colspan=6
Episodes
Series 1 (2016) In the series Jeremy is played by Jonathan Race and Jack Marshall is played by Olivia Lava. This would be the only time Jonathan Race and Olivia Lava are able to play these characters as they are replaced by Andrew Williams and Lenna Gunning Williams in the following series. Ian Reacher is played by Santiago Mosquera for only this series.
Series 2 (2017) In this series, Jeremy is played by William Andrews now and Jack Marshall is now played by Lenna Gunning Williams due to the two previous actors being unable and/or unwilling to return to the programme. Ian Reacher is now played by William Fox in his first actual appearance.
Series 3 (2018)
Series 4 (2019)
The Real Gothia Cup (2019)
Series 5 (2020)
Into E-Sports special (2020)
Series 6 (2021) All episode of the series were released in the BBC iPlayer on Monday and each episode was aired on CBBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 5.00pm. +No. overallNo. seriesTitleDirected byWritten by Original air date501"Fresh Blood"Joe Talbot Jaden Clark 25 October 2021At Phoenix, a new season begins, and Alba seems dead set on getting a trophy however with the team in disunity and with Liam still having it in for her, it's going to be much harder than she thought. Notes: First appearances of Bex, Finn, Zeph, Nico, Jackson, Billy and Jess Christie.512"Trials and Tribulation"Joe TalbotJulia Kent26 October 2021There's a huge assemblage for the trials at Phoenix, as well as a sensational female midfielder and a keeper with a secret. Alba and Liam clash over their preferred candidates. Note: First appearance of Jake Wilson.523"The Comeback Kid"Joe Talbot Matt Sinclair 1 November 2021As a pivotal cup match approaches, Jake dreams of being the next Jamie Johnson. However, when the opportunity presents itself, will he choose to be a hero or a villain? Note: First appearance of Sam.534"100% Commitment"Joe Talbot Ann Marie Di Mambro2 November 2021A surprise new coach arrives, who the players want to impress, shakes things up – but has Alba taken her eye off the ball?545"Claim to Fame"Keri CollinsAnne Marie Di Mambro8 November 2021When Freddie goes solo, his expedition for online views, exhibits him to the inimical side of the internet. Meanwhile, one of Jake's lies finally catch up with him.556"Friends in Need"Joe Talbot Diane Whitley 9 November 2021Amid rumours that he is vacating Phoenix, Freddie meets an old friend, but a distressing incident shakes him to his core. Meanwhile, Alba discovers a shocking secret about Jess. 567"The Lion's Den"Joe TalbotShaun Duggan 15 November 2021Freddie seeks atonement, when he comes back to Phoenix but in their quarter-final with the Seagate Lions, an appalling incident occurs which changes everything. 578"The Right Thing"Joe TalbotShaun Duggan 16 November 2021The Phoenix players face the hugest adjudication of their season after the shocking incident the day before, knowing it will have big consequences – what will they do?589"Nemisis"Keri CollinsJulia Kent 22 November 2021The players look to the future, when Duncan gives exciting news but when his position seems threatened, Liam resorts to desperate measures – how will Alba react?5910"Sucker Punch"Keri Collins Jaden Clark23 November 2021Liam threatens to reveal what she had done as Alba tries to live with the consequences of her actions. Meanwhile, Mike gets some devastating news. 6011"Secrets and Lies"Keri Collins Shaun Duggan 29 November 2021Freddie and Alba are tenacious to make the anti-racism fundraiser a success, but gate crashers threaten to ruin everything. Note: Guest appearances of Dillion Simmonds, Jack Marshall, Walter Worthington and Elliot. Note: Last appearances of Dillion Simmonds, Jack Marshall, Walter Worthington and Aisha. 6112"Danger Zone"Keri Collins Shaun Duggan 30 November 2021Liam's first day of training with the Seagate Lions creates some surprises. The Phoenix players plot their revenge, but it all comes down to Freddie. Note: Guest appearance of Elliot. Note: Last appearance of Elliot.6213"Revelation"Keri CollinsShaun Duggan6 December 2021Phoenix play the Seagate Lions in the ultimate grudge match precipitating shockwaves both on and off the pitch.
Series 7 (2022) Each episode was released every Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00pm on the CBBC channel and also released on BBC iPlayer after the original airings on the CBBC channel.
+ No. Overall No. In series Title Directed by Written by Original airdate 63 1 ''Half-brothers'' Joe Talbot Shaun Duggan12 October 2022 Both Jamie and Jake are stunned at the sudden revelation that they are paternal half-brothers. Can they learn to put aside their differences aside? Or will they end up more divided than ever? Note: First appearance of Karim. 64 2 "Point to Prove" Joe Talbot Shaun Duggan13 October 2022 Jake uses his family connection to Jamie to pressure him into letting him play upfront for the U13s. The arrival of new players onto the team causes tension both on and off the pitch. Note: First appearances of Maddy Kingston and Mukki Hamid. 65 3 "Siege" Sion Thomas Peter Kalu & Diane Whitley 19 October 2022Chaos befalls in Goodfield Park when Jake tries to lead a protest in support for one of his teammates however is he really trying to help his friend or is this all a cover up to deal with his frustration with Jamie. 66 4 "Thicker than water'' Sion Thomas Ceila Morgan 20 October 2022Duncan's decision leads to a squabble between the U13s and U15s. Alba tries to settle things by doing it the only she knows how – by challenging the U13s to a match. Whilst a mysterious stranger appearing seems to get Karim worried. Note: First appearance of Uzma. 67 5 "Park the bus" Sion Thomas Julia Kent 26 October 2022Phoenix are finally heading off to Sweden! Dealing with late players, dodgy minibuses and travel havoc, can Jamie keep it all under control and save the day? 68 6 "Eye-opener" Sion Thomas Sheila Hyde & Julia Kent 27 October 2022As the arrival of the Futrball cup comes, an unexpected new star emerges from the shadows at Phoenix FC, while Ian begs to Jake to give him a second chance. 69 7 "Go Together" Joe Talbot Matt Sinclair 2 November 2022The Futrball Cup has finally arrived but with important players losing their focus, the Phoenix U15s and U13s both face tough opposition in their starting matches – how will they get on? 70 8 "The Hangover" Joe Talbot Shaun Duggan 3 November 2022The U15s struggle to come back from the night before as a Hawkstone match dawns. It is also Uzma's first ever game as a referee – but can she trust her own judgement as the pressure begins to mount? 71 9 "In or Out'' Joe Talbot Diane Whitley 9 November 2022Sam doesn't know what to do as Maddy's reign of terror upon her continues, will her teammates finally notice before it's too late? Meanwhile, Jake has to deal with his own problems as he faces an important decision. Note: Last appearance of Maddy Kingston. 72 10 "Dirty Laundry" Joe Talbot Shaun Duggan 10 November 2022The U13s truly realise how hard Mukki's journey has been when he finally opens up to them. Alba's dying to tell Liam the truth about Bex, while Jamie is agitated at being stuck at the sidelines. 73 11 "Priorities" Joe Talbot Jaden Clark 16 November 2022Mukki has to deal with a choice that could decide his whole future – but will the rest of the U13s understand? Jamie realises just how badly he has let both not only his team but himself down as well. 74 12 ''Chance of a Lifetime'' Joe Talbot Shaun Duggan 17 November 2022Jamie gets a chance to bring his career back on track, but a family crisis threatens to ruin everything. Can Liam put Bex's betrayal behind him to focus on the U15s reaching the cup final? Note: Guest appearance of Mr Hilary Hansard. Note: Last appearance of Mr Hilary Hansard. 75 13"Leap of Faith"Joe TalbotShaun Duggan17 November 2022It's the finale of the Futrball cup, the hugest game Phoenix FC have ever played – can Alba, Freddie and the team make history?
Gothia Cup For the fourth series, the team competed in the Gothia Cup, an international youth football tournament, which has featured several footballers, including Alan Shearer, Andrea Pirlo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Matches filmed for the show were mostly real contests, with the actors from the show competing in the tournament. 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. The team arrived in Sweden having never played a competitive game before and having never previously met some of the cast.
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.
Production