Prime Video Orders Four-Part Gary Lineker Documentary for 2027

Prime Video has ordered a four-part documentary miniseries, 'Lineker,' tracking the England record goalscorer's 50 years from football to 26 years hosting BBC's Match of the Day to podcasting. Orchard Studios produces; Nat Lippiett and ex-Amazon Studios UK chief Dan Grabiner executive produce. A straight-to-series order, meaning no pilot is shot first. Global launch is set for 2027. (Deadline, 20 August 2026)