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Original UK FHM Magazine – February 2003, featuring the women of Footballers’ Wives as the main cover story. A strong early-2000s issue combining British television, film, celebrity features, glamour photography, extreme stunts, motoring, fashion, humour and the regular FHM lifestyle sections.

The magazine is clearly dated February 2003 on both the front cover and contents pages.

Cover & Main Feature

The front cover is devoted to Footballers’ Wives, with three members of the female cast photographed together in black lingerie and the large “HAT-TRICK!” cover line. The accompanying headline promotes the return of the ITV series and leads into the principal Footballers’ Wives feature on page 62.

The cover also advertises several major features from the issue, including:

• 100 Best Jackass Stunts
• Footballers’ Wives feature
• Mr Kelly Brook feature
• FHM Bloke Awards
• Lifestyle, motoring and humour content

Notable Contents

The photographed contents pages show a particularly varied issue with a number of recognisable names and features:

Jason Statham – Page 60
A substantial feature with Jason Statham covering subjects including Hollywood, football and his career at the time.

Footballers’ Wives – Page 62
The principal cover story, tied directly to the women featured on the front. A period feature from the height of the ITV drama’s popularity.

Martin Scorsese – Page 92
Feature on the acclaimed filmmaker, discussing New York, Robert De Niro and his career.

Clara Morgane – Page 94
Feature promoted on the contents page as “The Sexiest Arse Ever!”

FHM Meets Gaddafi – Page 100
A period reportage feature from Libya.

The 100 Greatest Jackass Stunts – Page 82
Large countdown-style feature covering some of the most outrageous stunts associated with the Jackass phenomenon.

Brooke Burke – Page 118
Large glamour feature with Brooke Burke, shown prominently on the second contents spread.

Other photographed content includes:

• FHM Bloke Awards 2002
• Student of the Year
• Challenge Piers
• Jenna’s Sex Lessons
• The FHM Couple
• The 7 Ages of Woman
• Ladies’ Confessions
• Girls on the Sofa
• Real Life
• Australia Day feature
• Test Pilot feature
• Fashion
• Grooming
• Machines and motoring
• Hardware
• The FHM Pub
• Reviews
• Problems
• True Stories

The contents shown extend to approximately 194 pages, making this a substantial monthly issue with a broad mix of early-2000s entertainment and lifestyle material.

Collector Interest

This issue has crossover appeal for collectors of:

FHM memorabilia, Footballers’ Wives, Jason Statham, Brooke Burke, Martin Scorsese, early-2000s television, film, celebrity magazines and UK men’s lifestyle publications.

The February 2003 date also places it firmly within the peak era of British lads’ magazines and early-2000s popular culture.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable
• Noticeable but relatively light edge rubbing and shelf wear
• Some wear along the spine edge, particularly toward the upper and lower sections
• Small areas of corner wear / softening
• Lower-right front corner shows a little handling wear
• Light surface marks and rubbing consistent with age
• Magazine has a slight natural curve / waviness from storage
• Interior pages shown remain clean, bright and strongly coloured
• No major tears are visible in the photographed internal pages
• No obvious writing or heavy staining visible
• Binding appears intact from the supplied photographs
• Rear cover is present and features an Emporio Armani advertisement
• Rear cover shows some light handling and edge wear but remains intact

Overall, a good used collector’s copy for its age, with the usual handling and storage wear expected from a magazine published in 2003. Please use the photographs as the main guide to exact condition.

Magazine Details

Publication: FHM
Full Date: February 2003
Main Feature: Footballers’ Wives
Other Featured Names: Jason Statham, Brooke Burke, Martin Scorsese, Clara Morgane
Genre: Men’s Lifestyle / Celebrity / TV / Film / Entertainment
Original Cover Price: £3.10
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Format: Printed Magazine

SKU: 1517