On August 22nd 1964 the BBC launched a new weekly football series called Match of the Day: Liverpool played Arsenal Kenneth Wolstenholme was the commentator and television viewers entered a brave new football world. No one could predict that the fledgling programme watched by 20 000 people would ultimately attract millions of viewers and would run for over a quarter of a century. The 60's charts the development of the series when the game was blessed with true characters and ou
This two-hour DVD from director Tony Palmer celebrates the extraordinary life of Bobby Moore. Described by veteran sports journalist the late Ian Wooldridge as the best sports documentary I have ever seen the film stars all the 1966 World Cup heroes plus contributions from Michael Caine Pele Harry Redknapp David Beckham George Best Jimmy Greaves and members of Moore's family. Bobby Moore remains an iconic figure and inspiration for generations of football players and fans - a rags-to-riches fairy tale and a special moment in English history. He was the first (and so far only) English captain to hold the World Cup in his hands. Bobby Moore's journey from the poverty-stricken East End to becoming the most famous man in England came to symbolise the triumph of a country and of an entire generation. This film tells the true story of the man and the footballer. All his football contemporaries in the England team of 1966 were interviewed - among them Bobby and Jack Charlton Geoff Hurst Martin Peters Alan Ball and George Cohen - as well as iconic figures such as David Beckham George Best Harry Redknapp Jimmy Greaves Terry Venables Franz Beckenbauer Pel'' Michael Caine Denis Law Jimmy Tarbuck Alan Shearer and Malcolm Allison; and most importantly Bobby Moore's Aunt Ina daughter Roberta and son Dean as well as both his wives Tina & Stephanie. Their eye-witness accounts together with a special contribution from Alf Garnett (Warren Mitchell) football footage of England's campaigns in 1966 and 1970 and archive film of Bobby Moore's parents and of Alf Ramsey throughout that period make this film a unique family record of an extraordinary man.
A defining portrait of one of England's greatest goal-scorers, in this powerful biography, Jermain Defoe lifts the lid on his incredible professional career, exploring his roots, rise to stardom, and ambitions for the future. A player of supreme instinct and God given intuition, Defoe is a natural born goal scorer, relentlessly finding the back of the net throughout his illustrious career. His inspirational connection to football and enduring love for the game is deep and intrinsic. But his glory and status on the pitch, hides a story of great tragedy off the pitch. Mixing remarkable interviews with Jermain, his family, fellow players and managers, including Harry Redknapp, Peter Crouch and Joe Cole, and iconic archive footage, this inspiring and unexpectedly heart-warming documentary explores how football gave Jermain Defoe both great success on the pitch, and so much more beyond it. From revelling in the greatness of his achievements, to sharing the darker and more controversial moments of his life, a complex tale of love, loss, trauma and redemption is revealed, offering honest, intimate and surprising insights into the life of a true footballing legend. SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind-the-scenes Q&A with Jermaine Defoe â â â â â Captivating and honest a joy from start to finish ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS â â â â A wonderful dive into the career of a footballing legend MOVIE REVIEWS 101 â â â â A documentary every football fan should watch NERDLY
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