Corrie actress Michelle Keegan stars as glam wife of football hero Bobby Moore in TV drama
FORMER Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has been lined up to play the wife of World Cup captain Bobby Moore in a new TV drama.
FORMER Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has been lined up to play the wife of Bobby Moore
The three-part show, called Tina And Bobby, will tell the story of the England captain’s life with her, from their marriage in 1962 to the height of their fame as the original “golden couple”.
The ITV drama, which is soon to begin filming, is based on Tina’s memoir Bobby Moore: By The Person Who Knew Him Best.
The role of Bobby will be played by Lorne MacFadyen, 26, best known for his role in TV detective drama Grantchester.
Executive producer for ITV Studios, Kieran Roberts, said: “Most people will know the story of Bobby’s achievements as captain of club and country.
“Far fewer will know the story of his life with Tina – a love story as dramatic and epic as Bobby’s exploits on the pitch.
Bobby Moore with wife Tina in 1970
Bobby Moore after the legendary 1966 World Cup final
“In Michelle and Lorne, we have the perfect casting of the ‘golden couple’.”
The West Ham United defender became a national hero as captain of the England team which won the World Cup in 1966.
Bobby Moore with his wife Tina and their son Dean
When he tied the knot, the West Ham team was in the congregation.
Keegan, 29, stars alongside former Holby City actress Patsy Kensit, who plays Tina’s mother Betty, and Midsomer Murders actor David Bamber as England manager Sir Alf Ramsey.