After a remarkable 15-year run, A League of Their Own is set to bow out. The sports comedy panel show, known for its entertaining episodes and hosted by Romesh Ranganathan, will soon bid farewell to the screens. However, fans can look forward to a “farewell series” to celebrate the show’s success, scheduled to air later this year. Sky has announced a 20th-anniversary series to honor the show’s legacy. The filming will commence in Manchester this August, and the show will be recorded in front of its largest live audience to date. Romesh Ranganathan will return to host, alongside team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott, and series regular Micah Richards.
Sky confirmed that the much-loved sports comedy panel show is set for one final glorious season, with filming for the farewell series kicking off in Manchester this August. The 20th series will air on Sky Max and NOW, promising to celebrate everything that has made the show such a hit. A League of Their Own, launched in 2010, has become one of Sky’s most successful and enduring entertainment formats.
Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Original Unscripted at Sky, expressed pride in the show’s achievements and the opportunity to give it the send-off it truly deserves. He thanked the team at CPL Productions and the on-screen line-up for bringing energy and chemistry to the show. Murray Boland, Creative Director at CPL Productions, reflected on the incredible journey, expressing gratitude to the performers, guests, sports stars, production team, and crew.
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The hit show first aired in 2010, with James Corden hosting for 13 seasons. Romesh Ranganathan later took over, followed by Freddie Flintoff and multiple-season appearances by Jack Whitehall. A League of Their Own will return to Sky for the 20th anniversary, allowing fans to savor one last season before bidding adieu to the beloved series.