A League of Their Own: European Road Trip

Jamie Redknapp and Andrew Flintoff travel to Italy, where they tackle a pasta‑making challenge together. Following the culinary test, they compete in a penalty shoot‑out at the San Siro, performing in front of an enthusiastic massive crowd of 80,000 fans.

The programme follows former sports stars Jamie Redknapp and Andrew Flintoff as they set off for Italy. It documents their journey from departure to arrival, framing the trip as the backdrop for a series of challenges that blend culture and sport. The hosts’ personalities drive the narrative, giving viewers a clear sense of purpose for the overseas adventure. Once in Italy, the pair dive straight into a hands‑on pasta‑making session. They are shown learning the basics of dough preparation, shaping the noodles and cooking the finished product. The segment highlights the practical steps involved, with Redknapp and Flintoff each taking a turn at the rolling pin and sharing the results of their efforts. The episode then shifts to a football‑focused finale at Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium. In front of a crowd of around 80,000 spectators, the two compete in a penalty‑shoot‑out. The competition is presented as a test of composure and skill, set against the electric atmosphere of one of Europe’s largest football venues. By pairing a culinary task with a high‑stakes shoot‑out, the show juxtaposes two very different kinds of performance. The contrast between the measured rhythm of pasta‑making and the rapid intensity of the penalties provides a clear through‑line for the episode, tying together sport, travel and a taste of Italian tradition.