Butcher: Invisible Wounds(2026)
Butcher: Invisible Wounds Synopsis
A major feature-length ITV documentary about footballer Terry Butcher will chart his career as well as the devastating personal tragedy of the loss of his Army veteran son. Butcher is one of England's most celebrated players, with 77 caps, seven times as captain. Photos and footage of him playing on with a bandage around a head injury during a vital World Cup qualifier provide one of the iconic images of the national team's history. Butcher's achievements in the club game include trophy-winning stints at Ipswich Town and Glasgow Rangers. But Butcher: Invisible Wounds also tells the story of the personal loss he endured following the death of his son Chris, a British Army veteran who passed away after suffering severe PTSD.
Butcher: Invisible Wounds (2026) is a documentary film directed by Stuart Burley, released on May 22, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Terry Butcher, Alan Brazil, Gary Lineker and Ally McCoist.
- Director:
- Stuart Burley
- Writers:
- Stuart Burley
- Producers:
- Stuart Burley, Victoria Barrell, John Grint
- Composer:
- Jeremy Earnest
- Production:
- Sylver Entertainment, ITV, Dirty Looks
- Status:
- Released
Butcher: Invisible Wounds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terry Butcher
as Self
- Alan Brazil
Alan Brazil
as Self
Gary Lineker
as Self
Ally McCoist
as Self
Kieron Dyer
as Self
- Russell Osman
Russell Osman
as Self
- Rita Butcher
Rita Butcher
as Self
- Edward Butcher
Edward Butcher
as Self
- Alistair Butcher
Alistair Butcher
as Self
- Nigel Seaman
Nigel Seaman
as Self
- Sam Ollive
Sam Ollive
as Self
- Mandy Small
Mandy Small
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Burley, written by Stuart Burley, produced by Stuart Burley, Victoria Barrell and John Grint.
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Butcher: Invisible Wounds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Butcher: Invisible Wounds online?
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Butcher: Invisible Wounds (2026) is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
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The main cast of Butcher: Invisible Wounds (2026) includes Terry Butcher, Alan Brazil, Gary Lineker, Ally McCoist and Kieron Dyer. The film was directed by Stuart Burley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Butcher: Invisible Wounds released?
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Butcher: Invisible Wounds was released on May 22, 2026 and runs for 1h 1m.