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An Evening with Gary Lineker

From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur Smith and Chris England. The action takes place against the backdrop of the 1990 Football World Cup semi-final, between England and West Germany, which is taking place in Italy while Monica and Bill are on holiday in Ibiza. Bill desperately wants to watch the match; Monica wants to talk about their relationship.

Top Cast

  • Clive Owen

    Clive Owen

    Bill

  • Caroline Quentin

    Caroline Quentin

    Monica Despacos

  • Paul Merton

    Paul Merton

    Ian

  • Martin Clunes

    Martin Clunes

    Dan Hudson

  • Lizzy McInnerny

    Lizzy McInnerny

    Brigitta

  • Arthur Smith

    Arthur Smith

    Taxi Driver

  • Chris England

    Chris England

    Man in Restaurant

  • Gary Lineker

    Gary Lineker

    Self

  • Alistair McGowan

    Alistair McGowan

    John Motson (voice)

Overview

From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur Smith and Chris England. The action takes place against the backdrop of the 1990 Football World Cup semi-final, between England and West Germany, which is taking place in Italy while Monica and Bill are on holiday in Ibiza. Bill desperately wants to watch the match; Monica wants to talk about their relationship.

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