Category: TV Ent
Date: 15.09.2005
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They Think It's All Over returns to 大象传媒 ONE in the autumn for a brand new series, and today announces the two new faces that will be joining the programme.
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Regular panellists Jonathan Ross and Rory McGrath will both return, along with team captain Ian Wright.
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They will be joined by a new team captain, one who is used to winning: three times Wimbledon Champion, Boris Becker, who will replace Phil Tufnell - who has decided to retire from the show after being a team captain for three series, due to other television and radio commitments.
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Boris Becker comments: "I am thrilled to be the new team captain on They Think It's All Over - and am sure that the pressures I've faced on Centre Court will stand me in good stead to battle it out against Ian and his team."
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Stand-up comedian Lee Mack will now host the show, taking over from Nick Hancock who has decided to step down after ten years as host of the award-winning show.
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Mack's recent credits include Bafta award-winning The Sketch Show (ITV1) and the Lee Mack Show (Radio 2).
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They Think It's All Over is a Talkback Production for 大象传媒 ONE.
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Notes to Editors
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They Think It's All Over has been on air since 1995 and this will be the nineteenth series.
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The series has won several awards since its launch, including four National Television Awards, and has been nominated for various awards including RTS and TRIC awards.
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Nick Hancock has hosted the series since it launched.
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Gary Lineker and David Gower were team captains from 1995 to 2003 and were replaced by David Seaman and Phil Tufnell.
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Ian Wright joined in autumn 2004, replacing team captain David Seaman.
