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The comedy pair will broadcast daily from South Africa throughout the duration of the tournament. The shows promise to be a mix of chat, analysis and news from the event.
The podcasts will kick off in the run-up to the World Cup as soon as the current football season finishes and the duo will also be inviting fans to join in the banter in a series of live radio shows.
Skinner said of the news: "I'm incredibly excited about Absolute Radio sending us to the World Cup in South Africa. I fully expect to have three lions on my shirt and another couple chasing the Land Rover."
Baddiel added: "I absolutely refuse to go to South Africa until they comply with The Specials' demand and free Nelson Mandela. What? When?"
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