Please Don't Take Me Home

Annie McGrath is the new Alexis Sanchez

Please Don't Take Me Home

Show Notes

Comedian Annie McGrath joins Piers and Jim to talk about supporting Arsenal, playing up front for Clapton CFC and appearing in Ted Lasso.

Annie remembers Arsenal winning the league while she was backstage at a gig, watching England win the Euros at Wembley with her mum and getting a football tattoo alongside Jill Scott. She also reveals her phobia of half-time oranges and the former coach who compared her to Alexis Sánchez.

Plus, which England manager would make the best James Bond, the footballers Annie would choose as her maid-of-honour and best man. Follow Please Don’t Take Me Home:

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Hosted by Piers Hewitt and Jim Daly Music by Chris 'Woody' Wood Produced by Will Nichols

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