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 2 - Going Dutch
After watching a video of Ajax striker Ronnie Van Needlemans, Mike is convinced he's the man to end their goal famine, but he has to raid Karine's nest egg in secret to finance the deal. But when the exciting Dutch talent arrives at the club, the fact that he can't speak English is only the first surprise in store.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 6th 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 |
| David Gyasi | Jeremy Hands |
| Gareth Mason | Gavin James |
| Stephen Aintree | Local Press |
| Glen Davies | Ernie Rouse |
| Mark van Eeuwen | Ronnie Van Needlemans |
| Mark Roper | Arguing Fan |
| Dave Hart | Website Fan |
| Sue Kelvin | Johnson's Secretary |
| Ben Frimstone | Sales Assistant |
| Ryan Orr | Young Kid |
| Leigh Edmonson (as Leigh Edmondson) | Older Kid |
| 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 |
| Joe Geary | 1st Assistant Director |