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REMEMBER James Corden’s legendary team talk as Smithy for Comic Relief back in 2009 ahead of the World Cup?
Nearly a decade on, John Bishop will be doing his own version as he joins a host of stars including
Zoe Ball for Sport Relief.
Back then David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand and Peter Crouch had to listen to the Gavin & Stacey character’s thoughts on their efforts.
This time Bishop will try to help England win the World Cup in Russia.
The sketch is one of the treats planned for BBC1’S Sport Relief on March 23 along with Strictly Come Dancing featuring soccer stars Alex Scott, Chris Kamara and David Ginola. Celebrity Boxing makes a comeback as ex-footballer Wayne Bridge faces Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews.
Hannah Spearritt goes head to head with fellow pop star Vanessa White and Love Island’s Camilla Thurlow takes on Blue Peter’s Helen Skelton. Ouch. There is also a Clash of the Channels boat race with the BBC taking on ITV, James Corden and Robbie Savage’s allstar team will attempt 12 hours of non-stop football. Viewers can also see how Zoe Ball gets on with her 300-mile cycle ride.