October return for A League of Their Own

A League of Their Own will return to screens in October and is announcing a new headline name for its 18th season.

Phil Edgar Jones, Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment:

“A League of their Own is a brilliantly entertaining show and a big part of its special, unique formula is our star panelists, and the banter they share with our guests every week. As such, we are absolutely thrilled to have Mo Gilligan formally come on board. We can’t wait to see him get his feet under the table and his head in the game.”

Joining veteran Jamie Redknapp on the red team will be comedian, presenter and triple BAFTA-winner, Mo Gilligan – a familiar face from past series. Opposite the red team is other recently announced new face: Lioness legend and blue team captain Jill Scott, along with former Man City and England right-back, Micah Richards. Returning to take on the managing role of host is comedian and presenter, Romesh Ranganathan.

The brand-new series will see the usual sporting fun with star guests from the worlds of comedy, television  and, of course, sport joining the teams each week, including Stuart Broad, Mary Earps, Christian Horner, Daniel Sturridge, Tom Davis, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Maisie Adam, Guz Khan, Alex Brooker, Big Zuu, and more.

Madcap challenges for the gang to face include a penalty quest in front of a packed-out Old Trafford crowd, a Peloton challenge to become the best instructor and a Bazball inspired ALOTO cricket challenge.

Back for its 18th season, A League of Their Own returns to Sky Max next month.