Under the Moon
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Under the Moon was an offbeat, late-night 1990s sports show on the UK
's Channel 4
. The show was originally hosted by Danny Kelly
and comedian Tim Clark
. The pair lasted for 10 episodes before Tim left to be replaced by another comedian, Tom Binns
.
Binns was axed from the show after he offered to "give Michael Owen
one up the arse" after he scored an impressive goal in the 1998 World Cup
. He was replaced by Lisa Rogers
but the show was cancelled later that year.
The show consisted of sports guests, live phone calls from viewers, comedy from Binns, music, and reports — all connected to sport
. Although a sports show, after the main show had ended, Kelly would later act as an in-vision host providing links to the next programme and were thus listed as part of the show. Examples of these were repeats of the now defunct Channel 4 GamesMaster
which ran between 1992-1998.
Regular guests included Martin Johnson and Roger Black.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
's Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
. The show was originally hosted by Danny Kelly
Danny Kelly (journalist)
Danny Kelly is a music journalist, sports presenter and internet publisher. He is the former editor of the music weekly New Musical Express....
and comedian Tim Clark
Tim Clark (comedian)
Tim Clark is a British comedian, writer and presenter on both television and radio. He currently lives in London with wife and two of his children.-Comedy & Stage:...
. The pair lasted for 10 episodes before Tim left to be replaced by another comedian, Tom Binns
Tom Binns
Tom Binns is a British writer, actor, stand-up comic, television presenter and radio presenter.-Career:Binns was nominated at the Edinburgh Festival for the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2007 - as the hospital radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury....
.
Binns was axed from the show after he offered to "give Michael Owen
Michael Owen
Michael James Owen is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United.The son of former footballer Terry Owen, Owen began his senior career at Liverpool in 1996. He progressed through the Liverpool youth team and scored on his debut in May 1997...
one up the arse" after he scored an impressive goal in the 1998 World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
. He was replaced by Lisa Rogers
Lisa Rogers
Lisa Rogers is a Welsh television presenter and occasional actress. She has appeared in films, television programmes, theatre and radio.-Early life:...
but the show was cancelled later that year.
The show consisted of sports guests, live phone calls from viewers, comedy from Binns, music, and reports — all connected to sport
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
. Although a sports show, after the main show had ended, Kelly would later act as an in-vision host providing links to the next programme and were thus listed as part of the show. Examples of these were repeats of the now defunct Channel 4 GamesMaster
GamesMaster
GamesMaster was a British television show, screened on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998, and was the first ever UK television show dedicated to computer and video games.-Origins:...
which ran between 1992-1998.
Regular guests included Martin Johnson and Roger Black.