Kevin Bridges has returned to his Clydebank roots as part of a new BBC documentary.
The comic features in Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game, a one-hour special for BBC One, BBC Scotland and iPlayer exploring the meaning of football and its impact on society.
The documentary is set to air in the lead-up to the World Cup, which marks Scotland’s first appearance at the tournament in 28 years.
Scottish comedian Bridges, who is known for his love of football, was joined by his friend and fellow Clydebank native John McGinn, the Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder, as the pair revisited their old school, St Peter the Apostle High School.
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During their visit, Bridges hosted a Q&A session with pupils, giving them the opportunity to ask McGinn about his career and Scotland’s long-awaited World Cup return.
Bridges investigates football’s cultural meaning and how it has changed over time.
He travels to Brazil, the USA and across Scotland, meeting players, fans and community members to explore football’s influence in different societies.
The documentary explores themes of identity, community, and how the game connects people around the world.
The programme is produced by Bango Studios and was co-commissioned by BBC Scotland and BBC Entertainment.
It will air in early June, though the exact broadcast date has not yet been announced by the BBC.
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