You Couldn't Script It

You Couldn't Script It

A weekly podcast for paid subscribers and a monthly podcast for everyone, in which Ian King and Edward Carter deep dive on representations of football in the broadcast media, from movies to kids shows, from dramas to soap operas.

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You Couldn't Script It, episode 15: Bend It Like Beckham

Listen now | It's time to tap into our inner teenage girl for this aspirational comedy from 2004.

Sep 22 •

You Couldn't Script It, Episode 14: Gregory's Girl

Listen now (53 mins) | The football content is limited, but this remains a satisfyingly absurd comedy.

Sep 15 •

You Couldn't Script It, Episode 13: When Saturday Comes

Listen now (53 mins) | No, it's nothing like the magazine. And yes, you do get to see Sean Bean's bum.

Sep 8 •

You Couldn't Script It, Episode 12: The Arsenal Stadium Mystery

Listen now | Come back in time with us to May 1939, and a period piece from a very specific time and place.

Sep 1 •

You Couldn't Script It, Episode 11: Soccer Dog 2 - European Cup

Listen now (66 mins) | We had our palate cleanser last week, so this week it's time to ruin it again with Soccer Dog 2: European Cup.

Aug 24 •

You Couldn't Script It, Episode 10: Another Sunday & Sweet FA

Listen now (61 mins) | To celebrate getting into double figures, we're actually watching something decent for once.

Aug 18 •

You Couldn't Script It, Episode 9: Jossy's Giants

Listen now (69 mins) | Can we get any closer to finding the umami of football through a 1980s kid show? Listen on.

Aug 10 •

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