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Fantasy Football returning to TV screens - though without Baddiel & Skinner

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David Baddiel and Frank Skinner.Instead, new hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James will be taking up the hot-seat in what will be a 16-episode series.Sky confirmed that the series will be aired later this year, following on from Lucas and James’ non-broadcast pilot.

The producers said via comedy.co.uk: "After 18 years off our screens, Sky are bringing back Fantasy Football League, the iconic comedy football show blending football fanaticism with celebrity chat.""The duo will be passing the ball to brand new hosts, Matt Lucas and Elis James.

Fantasy Football League will be returning to our screens this autumn for a new 16-episode series on Sky Max and NOW."Indeed, Baddiel and Skinner made the show famous with its original run.

The pair went on to become symbolic of the nation's passion for football, going on to release de facto anthem of English football 'Three Lions'.Lucas said that he 'loved' the previous format enormously and that he is now the 'luckiest man in the world: "I loved watching Fantasy Football League with Frank, David and Statto and am chuffed to bits to be a part of this new incarnation," Lucas gushed."I now make a living eating cake and watching football.

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