The best World Cup TV to watch this summer - listen to Screen Babble
Keep your World Cup fever going with some fantastic TV ⚽⚽
Grab the replica shirts, hang-up the bunting, and get something cold to drink because the World Cup is here.
The Tartan Army are competing in the competition for the first time since 1998 - and have already secured a massive win. Meanwhile, the Three Lions will be joining the party from today (June 17).
With the World Cup taking place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, it means there are some funky kick-off times. The wait throughout the day for that first live action can be agonising, fortunately, the Screen Babble crew have you covered.
In the latest episode, host Kelly Crichton and TV fan Matt Mohan-Hickson dive into the best tele you can watch away from the pitch. Shining a big spotlight on the thoroughly excellent one-off special from Kevin Bridges.
The Scottish comedian takes a memorable trip to the romantic heart of football - Brazil. Our hosts discuss his skills as a presenter, why they were gutted it was just one episode, and if the BBC should bring him back for more.
After all, it is only two years until the Olympics. Oh, and a home Euros tournament as well!
Matt also brings a documentary about England’s so called ‘Greatest Generation’ to the table. It looks back on the 2006 team and the trip to the World Cup in Germany that summer.
Our podcast duo explore the death of the WAGs, as they play a huge role in the documentary. In fact, can you even name a footballer’s wife these days?
We wrap it up with a discussion about favourite football movies - with two very different choices.
Plus Screen Babble could do an episode without touching on the big Doctor Who news, with the show talking a break as it is put out to tender by the BBC. Matt shares his thoughts on where it has gone wrong and why looking to popular scary shows like Stranger Things could be just what The Doctor ordered.
Plus an extremely early shout for the next resident of the Tardis.
Finally, the episode wraps-up with a look at some of the biggest blockbusters coming to the big screen this summer. From Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, to the return of the Minions.
Listen as Matt discovers in real time that Toy Story 5 is out in just a few days!