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Football nostalgia specials for UKTV’s Dave

Football nostalgia specials for UKTV’s Dave

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England’s Top 19 Footy Heroes, England’s Top 53 Footy Goals and England’s Top 39 Footy Gaffes will star comedians and sports pundits such as Alex Brooker, Tom Rosenthal, Phil Cornwell and Adrian Chiles and sporting heroes including Gary Lineker, Ian Wright, Lee Dixon, Jim Rosenthal, Michael Vaughan and former German star Didi Hamann, as they take a look back at some of England’s greatest footballing achievements and World Cup memories.

The series, voiced by comedian Jason Manford and written by Paul Hawksbee will air in May ahead of the World Cup in the summer.

The three part series will see, as well as comment from Britain’s much-loved comedians, pundits and sporting heroes, clips and highlights from the World Cups of years gone by.

“This rich mix of talking heads and brilliant clips met with sporting heroes and comedians will be a great build up to the World Cup and remind audiences why we all bask in the love/hate relationship with the England football team.” – UKTV Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle

It joins the schedule alongside brand new commissions Road to Rio and Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, and returning commissions Crackanory and Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish. The announcements follow successful autumn launches from Dave’s original commissions including Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish, Ross Noble Freewheeling and Crackanory.

“Offering our viewers a look back at some of England’s footballing highlights and downfalls seems like a natural fit for them and Dave. It’s a great opportunity for the channel to bring some of the top names in comedy and sports together and create a buzz ahead of the World Cup in the summer.” – Steve North, General Manager for Dave

Dave’s adult viewing share grew by 20% last year and is now the most watched non-PSB channel in the UK, reaching over 27 million adults every month.

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