Grand Slammers

Grand Slammers

2023

Documentary

England's Rugby World Cup-winning legends have come together after 20 years to take on a unique challenge behind the walls of a jail - using the power of sport to turn around prisoners' lives.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

September 27, 2023

Last Aired

September 28, 2023

Networks

ITV1

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2023-09-27

Rugby legends Martin Johnson, Lawrence Dallaglio and Mike Tindall reunite behind the locked gates of HMP The Mount, facing an intimidating challenge - recruiting a group of prisoners who have very little idea of what the sport involves.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2023-09-28

The second episode culminates in a once-in-a-lifetime rugby match where the legends play alongside the prisoners they’ve trained to recreate the historic Rugby World Cup final from 20 years ago - this time against a team of ex-pat Australian rugby players bossed by legend George Gregan.

Cast

Mike Tindall

Mike Tindall

Participant

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