What does it take to transform a football club? Barrie Drewitt-Barlow’s upcoming series on ITV Player, titled Up The Jammers, aims to answer this question as it follows his journey into football ownership with Maldon and Tiptree Football Club.
Set to air in April 2026 on ITV4 and ITVX, the six-part series showcases Barrie’s ambitious plan to lead the club to the English Football League within four years. This venture comes after Barrie made a multi-million pound investment to purchase the Essex-based club.
Despite his lack of football knowledge, Barrie has entrusted the operational reins to his husband, Scott, who will navigate the complexities of managing the team. “We didn’t get into football to play it safe, we got into it to build something big, and ITV is the perfect platform to bring that story to life,” Barrie stated.
The series is produced by TwentySix03, with Richard Botchway serving as the ITV Sport Assistant Commissioner. He expressed excitement about the project, saying, “We are excited to bring this special fly on the wall documentary series covering the highs and lows of football ownership to a free-to-air audience on ITV.”
As the series unfolds, it promises to deliver an unfiltered look at the realities of football ownership, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by Barrie and Scott. The documentary aims to capture the magical effect their takeover has on the local community, as noted by Executive Producers Antonia Hurford-Jones and Duncan Gray.
As Barrie embarks on this new chapter, the first year of his ownership will be documented, providing viewers with insights into the transformation of Maldon and Tiptree Football Club. The community’s response to this change remains to be seen, but early indications suggest a positive impact.
With the series set to premiere soon, fans and football enthusiasts alike are eager to see how Barrie and Scott’s journey unfolds. Details remain unconfirmed regarding specific episodes and storylines, but the anticipation is building.