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 5 - Seven Brothers for Seven Brothers
Just when it looks like Wirral County have turned the corner Mike makes a spectacular mess of things. He misses his son's graduation to ensure the team saviour stays sober on a stag night by bravely intercepting - and supping - all spiked drinks. The night ends with the sozzled coach fighting the paparazzi and injuring his star player in the process. A devastated Bassett wakes to a sore head, and worse still, an empty bed.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 27th 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 |
| David Gyasi | Jeremy Hands |
| Gareth Mason | Gavin James |
| Tim Barlow | Sir Denzil |
| Dan Skinner (as Renton Skinner) | Tonka |
| Lucy Meacock | News Presenter |
| Jordan Long | Spike |
| Jeremy Legat | Jason |
| Gary Bleasdale | Photographer |
| Paul Hawkyard | Aromatherapy Man |
| Graham Elwell | Bouncer |
| Jimmy Greaves | Self |
| Mark Burton | Writer |
| Pete Sinclair | Writer |
| John R. Smith (as JRN Smith) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rob Sprackling | 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 |