Harry's Heroes is an English documentary television programme produced by Fremantle for ITV. The first series Harry's Heroes: The Full English aired in March 2019. Series 2, entitled Harry's Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh aired in May 2020.
Harry's Heroes
Also known as
The Full English (series 1) Euro Having a Laugh (series 2)
18 March 2019 (2019-03-18) – 20 May 2020 (2020-05-20)
It featured former football manager Harry Redknapp attempting get a squad of former England international footballers back fit and healthy for one last game, vs a Germany Legends team. Redknapp was joined by an injured John Barnes, who acted as his assistant manager, and by sports scientist Luke Worthington, who analysed the players' weights and fitness throughout the course of filming the show.
Episode 1 aired on 18 March 2019. Harry Redknapp meets up with his squad of players, who aren't expecting what is to come. The squad got weighed and had their bodies analysed, before they played their first game against Ridgeway Rovers Youth Football Club, losing 2-1, with the game ending early to prevent injuries. Whilst the majority of players begin working to become fitter and slimmer, Neil Ruddock goes on a cruise holiday. David Seaman takes Robbie Fowler and Paul Merson fishing, where Merson reveals his struggles with drugs, alcohol and gambling.[1] Back on the training field, the squad are put through a bleep test. Mark Wright and Ray Parlour meet a golf course, before luring John Barnes into joining the squad's dieting regime, despite not being able to play. The squad meet up again, first in a gym for some strength and endurance training, and later in a recording studio to re-record World in Motion. They played their second game vs Crystal Palace Ladies, winning 1-0.
Episode 2edit
Episode 2 aired on 19 March 2019. The majority of the squad jetted off to Spain for a training camp, in which Robbie Fowler missed a training session due to a hangover. Meanwhile in England, Paul Merson revealed he had fallen back into a gambling addiction, and met up with Drewe Broughton, a former footballer who had suffered with addictions himself.[2] The squad regather in England, where Merson again speaks with Seaman and Fowler about his struggles, before a number of the squad go for a session of cryotherapy, a new science used by today's modern footballers. Neil Ruddock meets up with former footballer and heart attack survivor David Ginola to talk about his health, before going for a personal check-up with a doctor, where he learns he is at a high risk of heart problems. The full squad regather to be suited up and weighed for the last time ahead of their third game, vs a Germany Legends team. Pre-match, the team were shown well-wishing videos sent in by Peter Shilton and Paul Gascoigne wishing them well, before winning the game itself 4-2.
Players' ages are as of the opening episode of Season 2 (29 April 2020).
^Vinnie Jones caps, goals and time spent in national team denotes to his appearances for Wales and not England. Jones was born in England but represented Wales at International level, despite this he appeared as a guest for the England legends in Season Two. ^ Jamie Thompson is not a footballer, and was the teams physiotherapist who was forced to play due to injuries to some of the players.
Coaches' ages are as of the opening episode of Season 2 (29 April 2020).
Ruddock participated in the first two episodes but did not play owing to a heart condition. Jamie Thompson, the team's physio, played in the match against San Marino.
Gamesedit
Series One (2019)edit
The two episodes showed highlights of three games played by Harry's Heroes, winning two and losing one.
The show received generally positive reaction, with many praising the air time given towards players talking about their mental and physical health, notably Paul Merson.[6][7]
The Daily Telegraph published a 3/5 star review, calling the issues touched on by the programme "rather heartwarming."[8]
Referencesedit
^Carson, Sarah (19 March 2019). "Harry's Heroes: the Full English: this sensitive programme was about far more than football". MSN. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
^"Ex-striker helping players through mental struggles". BBC Sport. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
^Bond, Kimberley (19 March 2019). "Who is taking part in Harry's Heroes: The Full English?". The Radio Times. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
^Archer, Katie (19 March 2019). "Harry's Heroes: The Full English – Who are the football legends taking part?". BT TV News. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
^Parker, Sam (21 March 2019). "Harry's Heroes: a moving reminder that middle-aged men are in denial about their health". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
^Moore, Joe (20 March 2019). "Harry's Heroes: Harry Redknapp praises ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson for opening up over gambling addiction on hit TV show". talkSPORT. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
^Hogan, Michael (18 March 2019). "Harry's Heroes: The Full English, review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
Notesedit
^Club(s) that the player was signed on for at the time of their England appearances
^Club(s) that the player was signed on for at the time of their England appearances
January 01, 1970
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Harry s Heroes is an English documentary television programme produced by Fremantle for ITV The first series Harry s Heroes The Full English aired in March 2019 Series 2 entitled Harry s Heroes Euro Having a Laugh aired in May 2020 Harry s HeroesAlso known asThe Full English series 1 Euro Having a Laugh series 2 GenreSports documentaryStarringHarry RedknappJohn BarnesLuke WorthingtonDavid SeamanMatt Le TissierPaul MersonNeil RuddockRobbie FowlerRob LeeRay ParlourMark WrightChris WaddleMark ChamberlainLee HendrieSteve HoweyMichael OwenTeddy SheringhamJamie ThompsonVinnie JonesCountry of originUnited KingdomOriginal languageEnglishNo of series2No of episodes6ProductionRunning time60 minutesOriginal releaseNetworkITVRelease18 March 2019 2019 03 18 20 May 2020 2020 05 20 It featured former football manager Harry Redknapp attempting get a squad of former England international footballers back fit and healthy for one last game vs a Germany Legends team Redknapp was joined by an injured John Barnes who acted as his assistant manager and by sports scientist Luke Worthington who analysed the players weights and fitness throughout the course of filming the show Contents 1 Episodes 1 1 Series overview 1 2 Series 1 1 2 1 Episode 1 1 2 2 Episode 2 1 3 Series 2 2 Cast 2 1 The Full English Season 1 2 1 1 England Team 2 1 2 Coaching Staff 2 2 Euro Having a Laugh Season 2 2 2 1 England Team 2 2 2 Coaching Staff 3 Games 3 1 Series One 2019 3 2 Series Two 2020 4 Reception 5 References 6 NotesEpisodes editSeries overview edit SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedFirst airedLast aired1323 March 2019 2019 03 23 7 April 2019 2019 04 07 2329 April 2020 2020 04 29 20 May 2020 2020 05 20 Series 1 edit Episode 1 edit Episode 1 aired on 18 March 2019 Harry Redknapp meets up with his squad of players who aren t expecting what is to come The squad got weighed and had their bodies analysed before they played their first game against Ridgeway Rovers Youth Football Club losing 2 1 with the game ending early to prevent injuries Whilst the majority of players begin working to become fitter and slimmer Neil Ruddock goes on a cruise holiday David Seaman takes Robbie Fowler and Paul Merson fishing where Merson reveals his struggles with drugs alcohol and gambling 1 Back on the training field the squad are put through a bleep test Mark Wright and Ray Parlour meet a golf course before luring John Barnes into joining the squad s dieting regime despite not being able to play The squad meet up again first in a gym for some strength and endurance training and later in a recording studio to re record World in Motion They played their second game vs Crystal Palace Ladies winning 1 0 Episode 2 edit Episode 2 aired on 19 March 2019 The majority of the squad jetted off to Spain for a training camp in which Robbie Fowler missed a training session due to a hangover Meanwhile in England Paul Merson revealed he had fallen back into a gambling addiction and met up with Drewe Broughton a former footballer who had suffered with addictions himself 2 The squad regather in England where Merson again speaks with Seaman and Fowler about his struggles before a number of the squad go for a session of cryotherapy a new science used by today s modern footballers Neil Ruddock meets up with former footballer and heart attack survivor David Ginola to talk about his health before going for a personal check up with a doctor where he learns he is at a high risk of heart problems The full squad regather to be suited up and weighed for the last time ahead of their third game vs a Germany Legends team Pre match the team were shown well wishing videos sent in by Peter Shilton and Paul Gascoigne wishing them well before winning the game itself 4 2 Series 2 editCast editThe Full English Season 1 edit England Team edit No Name Pos Age Former Club s a England Caps England Goals England Era Football Career Main Squad 1 David Seaman GK 1963 09 19 19 September 1963 aged 55 nbsp Queens Park Rangers nbsp Arsenal 75 0 1988 2002 1982 2004 2 Rob Lee MF 1966 02 01 1 February 1966 aged 53 nbsp Newcastle United 21 2 1994 1998 1983 2006 3 Lee Sharpe MF 1971 05 27 27 May 1971 aged 47 nbsp Manchester United 8 0 1991 1993 1987 2004 4 Ray Parlour MF 1973 03 07 7 March 1973 aged 46 nbsp Arsenal 10 0 1999 2000 1992 2007 5 Neil Ruddock DF 1968 05 09 9 May 1968 aged 50 nbsp Liverpool 1 0 1994 1985 2003 6 Mark Wright DF 1963 08 01 1 August 1963 aged 55 nbsp Southampton nbsp Derby County nbsp Liverpool 45 1 1984 1996 1980 1998 7 Matt Le Tissier MF 1968 10 14 14 October 1968 aged 50 nbsp Southampton 8 0 1994 1997 1986 2003 8 Chris Waddle MF 1960 12 14 14 December 1960 aged 58 nbsp Newcastle United nbsp Tottenham Hotspur nbsp Marseille 62 6 1985 1991 1978 2002 9 Robbie Fowler FW 1975 04 09 9 April 1975 aged 43 nbsp Liverpool nbsp Leeds United 26 7 1996 2002 1993 2012 10 Paul Merson MF 1968 03 20 20 March 1968 aged 50 nbsp Arsenal nbsp Middlesbrough nbsp Aston Villa 21 3 1991 1998 1985 2006 11 Mark Chamberlain MF 1961 11 19 19 November 1961 aged 57 nbsp Stoke City 8 1 1982 1984 1978 1998 Guest Substitutes 12 Steve Howey DF 1971 10 26 26 October 1971 aged 47 nbsp Newcastle United 4 0 1994 1996 1989 2010 14 Andy Gray MF 1964 02 22 22 February 1964 aged 55 nbsp Crystal Palace 1 0 1991 1980 1998 15 Alan Kennedy DF 1954 08 31 31 August 1954 aged 64 nbsp Liverpool 2 0 1984 1972 1994 16 Michael Thomas MF 1967 08 24 24 August 1967 aged 51 nbsp Arsenal 2 0 1988 1989 1984 2001 17 Lee Hendrie MF 1977 05 18 18 May 1977 aged 41 nbsp Aston Villa 1 0 1998 1994 2019 18 Paul Walsh FW 1962 10 01 1 October 1962 aged 56 nbsp Liverpool 5 1 1983 1984 1979 1996 3 4 Players ages are as of the opening episode of Season 1 18 March 2019 Coaching Staff edit Role Name Age Notable Former Club s England Caps England Goals England Era Football Career Management Career Manager Harry Redknapp 1947 03 02 2 March 1947 aged 72 nbsp West Ham United nbsp Tottenham Hotspur 0 0 N A 1965 1982 1983 2017 Assistant Manager John Barnes 1963 11 07 7 November 1963 aged 55 nbsp Liverpool 79 11 1983 1995 1980 1999 1999 2009 Fitness Coach Luke Worthington TBC N A N A N A N A N A N A Coaches ages are as of the opening episode of Season 1 18 March 2019 Euro Having a Laugh Season 2 edit England Team edit No Name Pos Age Former Club s b England Caps England Goals England Era Football Career Main Squad David Seaman GK 1963 09 19 19 September 1963 aged 56 nbsp Queens Park Rangers nbsp Arsenal 75 0 1994 1998 1983 2006 Rob Lee MF 1966 02 01 1 February 1966 aged 54 nbsp Newcastle United 21 2 1994 1998 1983 2006 Lee Sharpe MF 1971 05 27 27 May 1971 aged 48 nbsp Manchester United 8 0 1991 1993 1987 2004 Ray Parlour MF 1973 03 07 7 March 1973 aged 47 nbsp Arsenal 10 0 1999 2000 1992 2007 Neil Ruddock DF 1968 05 09 9 May 1968 aged 51 nbsp Liverpool 1 0 1994 1985 2003 Mark Wright DF 1963 08 01 1 August 1963 aged 56 nbsp SouthamptonDerby CountyLiverpool 45 1 1984 1996 1980 1998 Matt Le Tissier MF 1968 10 14 14 October 1968 aged 51 nbsp Southampton 8 0 1994 1997 1986 2003 Lee Hendrie MF 1977 05 18 18 May 1977 aged 42 nbsp Aston Villa 1 0 1998 1994 2019 Paul Merson MF 1968 03 20 20 March 1968 aged 52 nbsp Arsenal nbsp Middlesbrough nbsp Aston Villa 21 3 1991 1998 1985 2006 Mark Chamberlain MF 1961 11 19 19 November 1961 aged 58 nbsp Stoke City 8 1 1982 1984 1978 1998 Substitutes Guest Players Dave Beasant GK 1959 03 20 20 March 1959 aged 61 nbsp Newcastle United 2 0 1989 1978 2008 Steve Howey DF 1971 10 26 26 October 1971 aged 48 nbsp Newcastle United 4 0 1994 1996 1989 2010 Alan Kennedy DF 1954 08 31 31 August 1954 aged 65 nbsp Liverpool 2 0 1984 1972 1994 Andy Gray MF 1964 08 31 31 August 1964 aged 55 nbsp Crystal Palace 1 0 1991 1980 1998 Michael Gray MF 1974 08 31 31 August 1974 aged 45 nbsp Sunderland 3 0 1999 1992 2010 nbsp Vinnie Jones MF 1965 01 05 5 January 1965 aged 55 nbsp Wimbledon 91 0 1 1994 19971 1984 1999 Michael Thomas MF 1967 08 24 24 August 1967 aged 52 nbsp Arsenal 2 0 1988 1989 1984 2001 Trevor Steven MF 1963 09 21 21 September 1963 aged 56 nbsp Everton nbsp Rangers nbsp Marseille 36 4 1985 1992 1980 1997 Jamie Thompson MF N A None 02 02 N A N A Paul Walsh FW 1962 10 01 1 October 1962 aged 57 nbsp Liverpool 5 1 1983 1984 1979 1996 Teddy Sheringham FW 1966 04 02 2 April 1966 aged 54 nbsp Tottenham Hotspur nbsp Manchester United 51 11 1993 2002 1983 2008 Kevin Phillips FW 1973 07 25 25 July 1973 aged 46 nbsp Sunderland 8 0 1999 2002 1991 2014 Darius Vassell FW 1980 06 13 13 June 1980 aged 39 nbsp Aston Villa 22 6 2002 2004 1998 2012 Michael Owen FW 1979 12 14 14 December 1979 aged 40 nbsp Liverpool nbsp Real Madrid nbsp Newcastle United 89 40 1998 2008 1996 2013 5 Players ages are as of the opening episode of Season 2 29 April 2020 Vinnie Jones caps goals and time spent in national team denotes to his appearances for Wales and not England Jones was born in England but represented Wales at International level despite this he appeared as a guest for the England legends in Season Two Jamie Thompson is not a footballer and was the teams physiotherapist who was forced to play due to injuries to some of the players Coaching Staff edit Role Name Age Notable Former Club s England Caps England Goals England Era Football Career Management Career Manager Harry Redknapp 1947 03 02 2 March 1947 aged 73 nbsp West Ham United nbsp Tottenham Hotspur 0 0 N A 1965 1982 1983 2017 Assistant Manager John Barnes 1963 11 07 7 November 1963 aged 56 nbsp Liverpool 79 11 1983 1995 1980 1999 1999 2009 Fitness Coach Luke Worthington TBC N A N A N A N A N A N A Physiotherapist Jamie Thompson TBC N A N A N A N A N A N A Coaches ages are as of the opening episode of Season 2 29 April 2020 Ruddock participated in the first two episodes but did not play owing to a heart condition Jamie Thompson the team s physio played in the match against San Marino Games editSeries One 2019 edit The two episodes showed highlights of three games played by Harry s Heroes winning two and losing one nbsp England Legends1 2Ridgeway Rovers Youth F C Robbie Fowler nbsp nbsp nbsp The Harlow Arena Harlow England Legends Starting XI GK 1 David Seaman CB 12 Neil Ruddock CB 14 Mark Wright CB 8 Ray Parlour MF 3 Lee Sharpe MF 7 Matt Le Tissier MF 11 Mark Chamberlain MF 2 Rob Lee MF 8 Chris Waddle SS 10 Paul Merson CF 9 Robbie Fowler Substitutions DF 12 Steve Howey Manager Harry Redknapp nbsp England Legends1 0Crystal Palace L F C Paul Merson nbsp ReportPrinces Park Dartford England Legends Starting XI GK 1 David Seaman CB 12 Neil Ruddock CB Alan Kennedy CB 12 Steve Howey MF Andy Gray MF 7 Matt Le Tissier MF 11 Mark Chamberlain MF 2 Rob Lee MF 3 Lee Sharpe SS 10 Paul Merson CF Michael Thomas Substitutions DF Unknown crew member Manager Harry Redknapp nbsp England Legends4 2 nbsp Germany LegendsRobbie Fowler nbsp 32 58 Rob Lee nbsp 68 Paul Merson nbsp 90 Report Maurizio Gaudino nbsp 46 pen Dariusz Wosz nbsp 48 Brisbane Road Leyton LondonReferee Mark Clattenburg England Legends Starting XI GK 1 David Seaman CB 12 Neil Ruddock CB 14 Mark Wright CB 8 Ray Parlour MF 3 Lee Sharpe MF 7 Matt Le Tissier MF 11 Mark Chamberlain MF 2 Rob Lee MF 8 Chris Waddle SS 10 Paul Merson CF 9 Robbie Fowler Substitutions DF 12 Steve Howey DF Alan Kennedy MF Andy Gray MF Lee Hendrie FW Paul Walsh Manager Harry Redknapp Series Two 2020 edit nbsp FC Metz veterans3 1 nbsp England LegendsPaul Merson nbsp England Legends Starting XI GK 1 David Seaman RB 8 Ray Parlour CB 12 Andy Gray CB 14 Steve Howey LB 3 Lee Sharpe MF 7 Matt Le Tissier MF 11 Mark Chamberlain MF 2 Rob Lee MF 4 Lee Hendrie SS 10 Paul Merson CF 9 Michael Owen Substitutions FW 13 Paul Walsh MF 15 Trevor Steven Manager Harry Redknapp nbsp San Marino3 5 nbsp England LegendsLee Hendrie nbsp nbsp nbsp Andy Gray nbsp Michael Gray nbsp San Marino Stadium San Marino England Legends Starting XI GK 1 David Seaman CB 4 Vinnie Jones CB 6 Mark Wright CB 15 Alan Kennedy RWB 16 Michael Gray CM 12 Andy Gray CM N A Jamie Thompson LWB 3 Lee Sharpe AM 10 Paul Merson AM 9 Lee Hendrie CF 13 Paul Walsh Substitutions GK 14 Dave Beasant Manager Harry Redknapp nbsp Germany Legends0 1 nbsp England LegendsLee Hendrie nbsp Wacker Arena Burghausen Altotting England Legends Starting XI GK 1 David Seaman RB 4 Ray Parlour CB 6 Mark Wright CB 3 Lee Sharpe LB 15 Michael Gray DM 2 Rob Lee CM 10 Paul Merson c CM 5 Lee Hendrie AM 7 Matt Le Tissier CF 8 Kevin Phillips CF 9 Teddy Sheringham Substitutions MF 16 Andy Gray FW 17 Darius Vassell DF 14 Alan Kennedy FW 12 Paul Walsh Subs not used GK 13 Dave Beasant Manager Harry Redknapp Reception edit The show received generally positive reaction with many praising the air time given towards players talking about their mental and physical health notably Paul Merson 6 7 The Daily Telegraph published a 3 5 star review calling the issues touched on by the programme rather heartwarming 8 References edit Carson Sarah 19 March 2019 Harry s Heroes the Full English this sensitive programme was about far more than football MSN Retrieved 21 March 2019 Ex striker helping players through mental struggles BBC Sport 21 March 2019 Retrieved 21 March 2019 Bond Kimberley 19 March 2019 Who is taking part in Harry s Heroes The Full English The Radio Times Retrieved 21 March 2019 Archer Katie 19 March 2019 Harry s Heroes The Full English Who are the football legends taking part BT TV News Retrieved 21 March 2019 Harry s Heroes IMDB Retrieved 23 May 2020 Parker Sam 21 March 2019 Harry s Heroes a moving reminder that middle aged men are in denial about their health The Telegraph Retrieved 21 March 2019 Moore Joe 20 March 2019 Harry s Heroes Harry Redknapp praises ex Arsenal star Paul Merson for opening up over gambling addiction on hit TV show talkSPORT Retrieved 21 March 2019 Hogan Michael 18 March 2019 Harry s Heroes The Full English review The Telegraph Retrieved 21 March 2019 Notes edit Club s that the player was signed on for at the time of their England appearances Club s that the player was signed on for at the time of their England appearances Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Harry 27s Heroes amp oldid 1204077541, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
