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Fantasy Football League
Overview
Fantasy Football League is a British television programme hosted by Frank Skinner and David Baddiel. The programme began on BBC Radio 5 and was hosted by Dominik Diamond before transferring to BBC2, with three series being broadcast from January 1994 to May 1996. The show then moved to ITV for live specials on alternate nights throughout 1998 World Cup and then again through the 2004 European Championship. It is not known if the show is ever likely to return. In its absence, Baddiel and Skinner instead went on to produce a series of podcasts for The Times, documenting their experiences while travelling across Germany at the 2006 World Cup. The success of these led to the duo being signed by Absolute Radio, where they hosted a similar show from South Africa during the 2010 World Cup.
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Seasons
Season 0 (1994)
No overview available.
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 2: Statto's Recap
1996-03-29Statto gives a recap of the latest standings in the league.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Fantasy Football Video [VHS]
1994-11-07Specially recorded video version of David Baddiel and Frank Skinner's cult TV show. Two new 'Phoenix From the Flames' segments are featured, as well as the recreations of Geoff Hurst's last-minute strike in the 1966 World Cup final, George Best's cheeky goal against Gordon Banks and Banks' own great save from Pele's header in the 1970 World Cup. A number of footie-loving celebrities take their place on the couch, whilst Statto is on hand to take the usual abuse from the two hosts.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Fantasy Football League 2 [VHS]
1995-11-06Episode 5: Two Men and a Football [VHS]
1996-06-03A collection of the best moments from the third series of the 'new lad' look at the world of football. Frank Skinner and David Baddiel (and Statto) introduce irreverent pieces on the state of British football - and Jason Lee in particular. Sit back and enjoy the best 'Phoenix from the Flames' and the surreal 'Jeff Astle Sings'.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Unseen Fantasy Football [VHS]
1997-01-01Episode 7: More Unseen Fantasy Football: The Phoenix Tapes [VHS]
1997-07-03Episode 8: Fantasy Football 2004 [DVD]
2004-11-29Season 1 (1994)
No overview available.
19 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Peter Cook, Mandy Smith
1994-01-14New game show in which celebs (Peter Cook and Mandy Smith this week) pretend to be football managers.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Bob Moritmer, Karren Brady
1994-01-21Comedian Bob Mortimer and Birmingham City Managing Director Karren Brady pretend to be football managers.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: John Motson, Roy Hattersley
1994-01-28Episode 4: Eddie Large, Sue Johnston, David Pleat
1994-02-04Episode 5: Roddy Doyle, Richard Littlejohn, Basil Brush
1994-02-11Episode 6: Andrew Ridgley, Peter Cook, David Seaman
1994-02-18Episode 7: John Motson, Lennox Lewis, Frank Maloney
1994-02-25Episode 8: Roddy Doyle, Karren Brady
1994-03-04Episode 9: Eddie Large, Mandy Smith
1994-03-11Episode 10: Basil Brush, Roy Hattersley, Ray Stubbs
1994-03-18Episode 11: Bob Mortimer, Sue Johnston
1994-03-25Episode 12: Roddy Doyle
1994-04-01Episode 13: Dean Holdsworth, John Motson, Karren Brady
1994-04-08Episode 14: Eddie Large, Andrew Ridgeley, Basil Brush, Paul Brush
1994-04-15Episode 15: John Motson, Mandy Smith
1994-04-22Episode 16: Richard Littlejohn, Dave Bassett, Caron Keating
1994-04-29Episode 17: Bob Moritmer, Karren Brady, Jona Lewie
1994-05-06Episode 18: Basil Brush, John Motson
1994-05-13Episode 19: Summer Special
1994-08-12Season 2 (1994)
No overview available.
17 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Alan Hansen, Nick Hancock
1994-12-16Episode 2: Jimmy Tarbuck, Delia Smith
1994-12-23Episode 3: Sean Bean, Jonathan Ross, Basil Brush, Garth Crooks
1994-12-30Episode 4: Patsy Kensit, Nick Hornby
1995-01-06Episode 5: Paula Yates, Parker, Dean Holdsworth
1995-01-13Episode 6: Jo Brand, Elvis Costello
1995-01-20Episode 7: Russell Grant, Nick Hancock, Willie Thorne
1995-01-27Episode 8: Delia Smith, Michael Grade
1995-02-03Episode 9: Jimmy Tarbuck, Nick Hornby
1995-03-24Episode 10: Jo Brand, Phil Daniels, Damon Albarn, Parker
1995-03-31Episode 11: Nick Hancock, Terry Christian, The Mighty Les Ferdinand
1995-04-07Episode 12: Elvis Costello, Alan Hansen, Chas & Dave
1995-04-14Episode 13: Sean Bean, Lennie Bennett
1995-04-21Episode 14: Michael Grade, Terry Christian
1995-04-28Episode 15: Nick Hancock, Jo Brand, Parker
1995-05-05Episode 16: Jimmy Tarbuck, Russell Grant, Ray Stubbs
1995-05-12Episode 17: Alan Hansen, Nick Hornby, Patsy Kensit
1995-05-19Season 3 (1995)
No overview available.
16 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Alison Moyet, Prince Naseem Hamed, Frank Warren, John McElhone, John Clegg
1995-12-22Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Alison Moyet, Prince Naseem Hamed, Frank Warren, John McElhone and John Clegg.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Clive Thomas, Neil Morrissey
1996-01-05Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Clive Thomas and Neil Morrissey.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Melvyn Bragg, Alan Davies, John Inman
1996-01-12Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This episode’s guests are Melvyn Bragg and Alan Davies with a special appearance from John Inman.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Roger DeCourcey & Nookie Bear, Des Lynam
1996-01-19Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Roger DeCourcey and Des Lynam.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Danny Baker, Alison Moyet
1996-01-26Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This week's guests are Danny Baker and Alison Moyet.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Susan Tully, Nick Owen
1996-02-02Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This week's guests are Susan Tully and Nick Owen.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: Clive Thomas, Zoë Ball
1996-02-09Episode 8: Neil Morrissey, Danny Baker
1996-02-16Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Neil Morrissey and Danny Baker.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 9: Dani Behr, Frank Warren
1996-03-29Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This episode’s guests are Dani Behr and Frank Warren.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 10: (recap)
1996-03-29Statto gives a recap of the latest standings in the league.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 11: Angus Deayton, Zoë Ball, Roger DeCourcey & Nookie Bear
1996-04-05Episode 12: Melvyn Bragg, Alison Moyet
1996-04-12Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Melvyn Bragg and Alison Moyet.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 13: Susan Tully, Danny Baker
1996-04-19Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Susan Tully and Danny Baker.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 14: Alan Davies, Nick Owen
1996-04-26Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Alan Davies and Nick Owen.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 15: Neil Morrissey, Clive Thomas
1996-05-03Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. This programme’s guests are Neil Morrissey and Clive Thomas.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 16: Dani Behr, Desmond Lynam
1996-05-10Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers. The final episode of the series with guests are Dani Behr and Des Lynam.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 4 (1996)
No overview available.
3 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Michael Robinson, Lorraine Kelly
1996-06-14Phoenix 50. Gordon McQueen's goal for Scotland in victory over England in 1977 British Home Championship match on June 4, 1977.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Willy and Rene Van Der Kerkhof, Uri Geller
1996-06-21Phoenix 51. Jens Martin Knudsen's clean sheet for Faroe Islands in UEFA Euro 1992 qualifier win against Austria on September 12, 1990.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Andy Gray, James Richardson
1996-06-28Frank Skinner and David Baddiel host the game show where the celebrities are football managers during Euro 96. This programme’s guests are Andy Gray and James Richardson.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 5 (1998)
No overview available.
16 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Jean Michel Jarre, Brigitte Nielsen
1998-06-09Episode 2: Clive Anderson, Kirsty Young
1998-06-11Episode 3: Sacha Distel, Leslie Ash, Peter Purves
1998-06-12Episode 4: Richard Wilson, Anne-Marie Foss
1998-06-14Episode 5: Stephen Tompkinson, John Parrott
1998-06-16Episode 6: Tracey Ullman, Hugo Speer, Richard O'Sullivan
1998-06-18Episode 7: Sylvia Kristel, John Lydon
1998-06-20Episode 8: Noel Gallagher, Ian Broudie
1998-06-22Episode 9: Carol Vorderman, Justin Currie
1998-06-24Episode 10: Bob Mortimer, Kathy Burke
1998-06-26Episode 11: Michael Palin, Caroline Aherne
1998-06-28Episode 12: Bradley Walsh, Ilie Nastase
1998-06-30Episode 13: Ant & Dec
1998-07-03Episode 14: Alan Davies, Helen Chamberlain
1998-07-05Episode 15: Denis Leary, Richard Keys
1998-07-08Episode 16: Stephen Tompkinson, Greg Rusedski
1998-07-11Season 6 (2004)
No overview available.
13 episodes
