The Cup – a six-part comedy series for BBC Two
Craig Cunningham plays Fourbellies
Fourbellies is played by Craig Cunningham in his first television role since leaving drama school.
He is Terry's best mate and his son Gordy plays, with questionable ability, in the Under 11 team.
Craig explains: “Fourbellies is very much a sheep – Terry's downtrodden best friend who takes a lot of stick off him and just lets it happen really. He's pretty straightforward and is just happy to be his mate; they're friends from way back."
Fourbellies' approach to his son Gordy's involvement in the team is equally laid back: "He's nowhere near as pushy as Terry. He's happy just to go to the football, watch his son play and then go on to the pub afterwards.
"He wants Gordy to have fun and be happy, makes sure he has a good pie at half time – he's just an all-round nice guy."
Craig, too, thoroughly enjoyed working with the kids: "I've struck up a really good bond with them. Everyone always says never work with children or animals, but the kids are all brilliant on this and pretty mature as well."
In fact, Craig admits: "I've honestly relished every moment of the filming The Cup but probably the highlight was when I had to strip in a scene when we're trying to raise money by me doing a bit of a Full Monty.
"I took it in my stride though I think I probably overdid it to be honest. I got a bit overexcited shouting 'Cup, Cup, Cup!' until someone had to tell me to shut up!"
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