Butcher: Invisible Wounds
May 22, 2026 · 1h 1m
Director
Stuart BurleyOverview
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.
Cast of Butcher: Invisible Wounds
Crew of Butcher: Invisible Wounds
Stuart BurleyDirector, Writer, Editor, Producer- Victoria BarrellExecutive Producer, Producer
- John GrintProducer
Simon LazenbyExecutive Producer- Paul HamiltonExecutive Producer
- Jeremy EarnestOriginal Music Composer
- Robert SarreLine Producer
- Lucas TucknottCinematography
- Harry BurleyProduction Runner
- Jon McGrathAdditional Photography
- Alex VeitchAdditional Photography
- Jack JonesDigital Imaging Technician
- Greg ZlotnikovDigital Conform Editor
Lorne BalfeMusic Score Producer- Sarah MorowaDigital Intermediate Producer
- Claire WinterColorist
- Jonnie LewisAdditional Photography
- Karl WatkinsAdditional Photography
- Sean HindsUnit Production Manager
- George PreciousSound Recordist
About Butcher: Invisible Wounds
What is Butcher: Invisible Wounds about?
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…
When was Butcher: Invisible Wounds released?
Butcher: Invisible Wounds was released on May 22, 2026.
How long is Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
Butcher: Invisible Wounds runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
Who directed Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
Butcher: Invisible Wounds was directed by Stuart Burley.
Who is in the cast of Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
The cast of Butcher: Invisible Wounds includes Terry Butcher (Self), Alan Brazil (Self), Gary Lineker (Self), Ally McCoist (Self) and Kieron Dyer (Self).