What can viewers expect from the upcoming ITV Player series featuring Barrie Drewitt-Barlow’s foray into football? The answer lies in the new six-part documentary series titled Up The Jammers, which will air on ITV4 and ITVX starting April 2026.
The series chronicles Barrie Drewitt-Barlow’s purchase of the Essex-based Maldon and Tiptree Football Club in a multi-million pound deal. Despite having no prior experience in football, Drewitt-Barlow has entrusted the management of the club to his husband, Scott, as they aim to elevate the team to the English Football League within four years.
Produced by TwentySix03, Up The Jammers promises to provide an unfiltered look at the realities of football ownership. According to Richard Botchway, the ITV Sport Assistant Commissioner, the series will cover the highs and lows of owning a football club, bringing a unique perspective to a free-to-air audience.
Drewitt-Barlow expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “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.” This sentiment reflects the ambitious nature of their project.
As the series unfolds, viewers will witness the transformative effect of the club’s ownership on the local community, which has been described as nothing short of magical by executive producers Antonia Hurford-Jones and Duncan Gray.
With the first year of Drewitt-Barlow’s ownership documented, fans are eager to see how their journey progresses and what challenges they will face in their quest for success.
While the series aims to provide a comprehensive view of football ownership, details remain unconfirmed regarding specific episodes or key events that will be highlighted.
As anticipation builds for the premiere, the impact of this series on the perception of football ownership and its community effects will be closely watched.