Mike Bassett: England Manager
A lighthearted sports satire that uses football management and national pride as vehicles for broad comedy and affable underdog charm.
After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup.
Essence
Ensemble
Ricky Tomlinson
Mike Bassett
Amanda Redman
Karine Bassett
Philip Jackson
Lonnie Urquart
Bradley Walsh
Dave Dodds
Martin Bashir
Interviewer
Phill Jupitus
Tommo Thompson
Dean Lennox Kelly
Kevin Tonkinson
Robbie Gee
Smallsy
Geoff Bell
Gary Wackett
Pelé
Self
Ulrich Thomsen
Dr. Hans Shoegaarten
Geoffrey Hutchings
Geoffrey Lightfoot
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