Get ready for sun, sand, surprisingly authentic costumes and super-sized challenges as A League Of Their Own: Mexican Road Trip comes to Sky Max
By Charlotte Briggs, Staff Writer
Pack your bags because A League Of Their Own is back for its eighth road trip series, and this time the gang are heading to the sunny shores of Mexico for an action-packed adventure. ¡Vamos!
Our team captains, long-term ALOTO resident Jamie Redknapp and former Lioness Jill Scott, will be leading the hilarious charge. They’re joined by team-mates Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan and Maisie Adam for a series of eye-opening cultural activities and exhilarating sporting challenges.
So, what’s in store for the crew? Beginning in Mexico City and ending in Baja California, the Red and Blue teams will be experiencing everything that Mexico has to offer. From joining the world-famous Day of the Dead parade and fighting at a traditional Lucha Libre wrestling event, to learning the art of Mexican Rodeo and shooting penalties in front of 60,000 footie fans, it’s a jam-packed itinerary from start to finish.
Of course, it wouldn’t be an ALOTO road trip without a terrifying forfeit for the losing captain. However, in a series first, the team that doesn’t earn enough points will be partaking in the punishment together, riding in a giant bungee swing across a desert canyon. Yikes!
Expect plenty of witty wisecracks, comedy capers and tequila as the six-part A League Of Their Own: Mexican Road starts from 9pm on Tuesday 21 May on Sky Max HD (CH 111).
Can’t wait for the next raucous road trip? We’ve got you covered. Get ready to travel the world with seven more A League Of Their Own: Road Trip specials, available to watch in On Demand on Virgin TV now. Spoilers ahead!
US Road Trip
Where: Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Who: James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall
Episodes: 4
Best Moment: Jamie and Jack’s double spanking at the Heart Attack Grill.
US Road Trip 2.0
Where: Los Angeles to New York
Who: James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall
Episodes: 7
Best Moment: The gang’s cheerleading dance in front of 90,000 LA Rams fans.
European Road Trip
Where: The English Channel to Italy
Who: Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff joined by Anthony Joshua, Geri Horner and Josh Widdicombe
Episodes: 6
Best Moment: The tennis match umpired by Novak Djokovic at the Monte Carlo Masters.
European Road Trip 2
Where: Spain to Switzerland
Who: Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff joined by Romesh Ranganathan, Alan Carr, Lee Mack and Maya Jama
Episodes: 6
Best Moment: Alan Carr’s comical commentary throughout the series.
Loch Ness To London
Where: Scotland to England
Who: Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and Romesh Ranganathan
joined by Andy Murray and Marco Pierre White
Episodes: 6
Best Moment: EastEnders’ Shaun Williamson and his infectious sing-alongs.
Dingle To Dover
Where: Ireland to England
Who: Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff joined by Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Mel B and Tyson Fury
Episodes: 6
Best Moment: The team’s West End performance of Only Fools and Horses: The Musical.
Southeast Asia
Where: Singapore to Thailand
Who: Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards joined by Big Zuu, Mo Gilligan, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett
Episodes: 6
Best Moment: Micah Richards’ hilarious (and impressive!) breakdancing routine.
When is A League Of Their Own: Mexican Road Trip on TV?
The first episode will air from 9pm on Tuesday 21 May on Sky Max HD (CH 111) with the remaining episodes airing weekly thereafter. The series will also be available to watch in On Demand.
TV channels: Channels, content and features available depend on your chosen package. Channel line-ups and content are subject to change at any time and to regional variations.
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Catch Up TV: Catch Up TV content available for up to 7 days or up to 30 days after broadcast, depending on content.