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 6 - Abide With Me
With no sign of Karine for two months - or a point for even longer - the troubled coach reaches an all-time low. He faces disciplinary action after attacking a fan and a glimpse at the club's lowly league position almost causes the chairman to keel over. But Mike is inspired by a shocking revelation about his father and sets out to win the final game, save the club and get his wife back for good.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 3rd November 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 |
| Tim Barlow | Sir Denzil |
| Stephen Aintree | Local Press |
| Steven Elliott | National Press 1 |
| Nicholas Tizzard (as Nick Tizzard) | National Press 2 |
| Dan Skinner (as Renton Skinner) | Tonka |
| Bridget Fry | Nurse |
| Jeff Stelling | Sky Sports Presenter |
| Valerie Holliman | Janice |
| 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 |