Comedy news: Frank Skinner plans to write new Three Lions World Cup song

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Frank Skinner plans to write new Three Lions World Cup song

January 28, 2010 6:23am by Such Small Portions   Comments (0)

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Frank Skinner has said that he would like to launch a new World Cup anthem for South Africa 2010.

The comedian told BBC Radio Five Live that he 'suddenly got the urge' to pen a new version of Three Lions On A Shirt, which was originally composed for the Euro 96, and has toyed with the idea of bringing the original team of him, David Baddiel and the Lightning Seeds back together to bring his plans to fruition.

When asked about whether he would consider re-releasing 'Three Lions', skinner said: "We haven't got complete control [of the song], the record company could re-release it if they'd like to. I don't think we can get any more blood out of that stone.

"I was thinking I might write a completely new one - why not?"

Skinner made the comments at the Lafta Comedy Awards - awards voted for by readers of Loaded magazine and are handed out to those who have kept the country smiling over the last year.

Skinner picked up the prize for Comedy Legend, other winners on the night were Justin Lee Collins, who won the funniest man award for the second time, while Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer made an appearance to pick up their award for Funniest Double Act.

Michael McIntyre won best stand-up and Jimmy Carr picked up the prize for Best Comedy Panel Show.

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