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Episode about 1990 World Cup : 'Fitba'

posted 18 years ago by Feararamac
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I have a copy of "Fitba" recorded from BBC TV in 1990. I have tried to have the episode included in IMDB but I have insufficient detail to allow it.
Does anyone remember the episode and exactly when it aired? It co-starred Stanley Baxter as 'Matt Fernie', an old man dying, but wanting one last adventure. It shows clips of Scotland's games in Italy, pokes fun at the 'Tartan Army' and shows football fans enjoying themselves.
Any further info on this episode would be appreciated.

[–] frog_chorus 18 years ago

YES , i have that - dont recall it ever being on TV though. Dont know if they were genuinely at the the matches or not, nevertheless a brilliant take on the utter disastrous nature of a Scottish World cup campaign l.o.l ! I love their kickabout with the italian guys !

[–] alconway 18 years ago

It aired on TV in July 1991:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/r/rabcnesbitt_7775310.shtml
Special (45 mins) Fitba
15 July 1991, BBC2 Mon 9.45pm

There's also mre detail about the show there.