Mike Bassett: Manager
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 2005
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Four years after guiding England to the World Cup semi-finals, Mike's at a crossroads in life and finds a role leading Wirral County. Stars Ricky Tomlinson, Amanda Redman, Steve Edge, Neil Maskell, Adam Tedder and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Flat Pack Four
After being sent off for fighting with an opposition's mascot and watching his team get thrashed 5-0, the clueless Bassett employs an ex-TV hypnotist to try and turn things around. The club's chief executive causes Mike another headache when he announces that the stadium will be turned into a furniture outlet at the end of the season.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 13th October 2005
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ricky Tomlinson | Mike Bassett |
| Amanda Redman | Karine Bassett |
| Steve Edge | David "Doddsy" Dodds |
| Neil Maskell | Wirral Web Presenter |
| Adam Tedder | Laszlo Vig |
| Kobna Holdbrook-Smith | Carlton Dawes |
| Michael Fenton Stevens | Richard Johnson |
| Tim Barlow | Sir Denzil |
| Robin Kermode | Dr. Moss (Mesmos) |
| David McAlister | Wim Biederfeld |
| Tim James | Scunny Bunny |
| Patricia Kane | Karine's Client |
| Barbara Keogh | Karine's Client |
| Valerie Griffiths | Karine's Client |
| Bridget Fry | Nurse |
| Ian Pike | Dr. Moss Audience Member |
| Daniel Tatarsky | Town Centre Driver |
| Lucy Meacock | News Presenter |
| Ian Tolmie | Board Member Wagstaff |
| Rob Sprackling | Writer |
| John R. Smith (as JRN Smith) | Writer |
| Mark Burton | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Pete Sinclair | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Martin Dennis | Director |
| Peter La Terriere | Producer |
| Luc Roeg | Producer |
| Robert Halmi Sr. | Executive Producer |
| John R. Smith (as JRN Smith) | Executive Producer |
| Rob Sprackling | Executive Producer |
| Steve Barron | Co-producer |
| Tom Berington | Associate Producer |
| Paul Machliss | Editor |
| Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) | Editor |
| Andrew Howe-Davies | Production Designer |
| Tamara Gillon | Casting Director |
| Tara Woodward | Casting Director |
| Marlene Lawlor | Costume Designer |
| Andy Hollis | Director of Photography |
| Nichola Bellamy | Make-up Designer |
| Nick Ryan | Composer |
| Mickey Ambrose (as Micky Ambrose) | Choreographer |
| Joe Geary | 1st Assistant Director |