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Friday 18.00 Wales v Scotland, 1981 05.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams The Home International series was a The streetball legends are travelling 1 December 2006 domestic, post-season mini-World Cup, across the USA, doing open runs and which all too often threw up great exhibitions. Featuring awesome slam- 06.00 Rivalry: John McEnroe v Ivan Lendl games and shock results like this one. dunks set against cool hip-hop beats. A legendary rivalry from the '80s. 19.00 Prem Classics: Blackburn v Chelsea Tennis heroes McEnroe and Lendl A high-scoring humdinger from early couldn't have been more different - on '98/'99 as Roy Hodgson's free-flowing Saturday court or off - as this documentary Blackburn side play host to Gianluca 2 December 2006 shows. Vialli's attack-happy Chelsea. 07.00 Rivalry: Evert v Navratilova 19.30 Prem Classics: Fulham v Blackburn 06.00 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams The two players who dominated ladies' Messrs Souness and Coleman were In Chicago, 'Skip To My Lou' is on his tennis for over a decade, the vastly- two masters of tackling... so, naturally, way to reaching his dream of becoming different Evert and Navratilova and the when their sides met for this seven- an NBA player, and 'Hot Sauce' carries way they shaped modern tennis. goal thriller, their defences went on taking the tour around the USA. 08.00 Rivalry: John McEnroe v Ivan Lendl AWOL! 06.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams A legendary rivalry from the '80s. 20.00 1985 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 1 A street basketball programme and Tennis heroes McEnroe and Lendl England's 'G-Force' of Gooch, Gower travelogue combined today, as the couldn't have been more different - on and Gatting get into gear at Trent team heads to New Orleans, and court or off - as this documentary Bridge, racking up a huge first-innings 'Headache' shows us around his home shows. total against a weak Aussie attack. town of Harlem. 09.00 Prem Classics: Blackburn v Chelsea 20.30 1985 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 3 07.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams A high-scoring humdinger from early Trent Bridge's batting track is in prime The first episode introduces players '98/'99 as Roy Hodgson's free-flowing form, as Australia build up a total such as 'Dribbling Machine' and 'Hot Blackburn side play host to Gianluca almost as big as England's first innings. Sauce', visits California and New Vialli's attack-happy Chelsea. But can 'Beefy' bowl them out? Jersey, and guest stars Larry Hughes. 09.30 Prem Classics: Fulham v Blackburn 21.00 AC Milan v Benfica, 1963 07.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams Messrs Souness and Coleman were Milan - having breezed past Alf The streetball legends are travelling two masters of tackling... so, naturally, Ramsey's Ipswich early in the across the USA, doing open runs and when their sides met for this seven- competition - now face Portuguese exhibitions. Featuring awesome slam- goal thriller, their defences went champs Benfica in an exciting dunks set against cool hip-hop beats. AWOL! European Cup Final. 08.00 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams 10.00 Fifty: A Warren Miller Film 22.00 Spurs v Arsenal: 1987 Semi-Final In Chicago, 'Skip To My Lou' is on his For the past 50 years, Miller has An end-to-end Littlewoods Cup semi- way to reaching his dream of becoming travelled the globe capturing the very final, as favourites Spurs (complete an NBA player, and 'Hot Sauce' carries best in snow-riding action. Here we with goal-happy striker ) play on taking the tour around the USA. relive some of his finest film moments. host to their hated local rivals. 08.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams 12.00 Steaua Bucharest v AC Milan, 1989 22.30 Arsenal v Tottenham 1980/81 A street basketball programme and It's the 1989 European Cup Final, and Two early '80s examples of the north travelogue combined today, as the Silvio Berlusconi's expensive collection niggle with both of the hotly team heads to New Orleans, and of Dutch masters - including Gullit and contested Arsenal v Spurs games from 'Headache' shows us around his home Van Basten - prove their worth. the 1980/81 season. town of Harlem. 13.00 Wales v Scotland, 1981 23.00 All Blacks v Ireland 1st Test 1976 09.00 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Spurs The Home International series was a In yet another match freshly dredged Remember him this way. By early '97, domestic, post-season mini-World Cup, up from the bowels of New Zealand's Keegan's Newcastle era was about to which all too often threw up great TV archives, ESPN brings you this first end. But there were still a few games and shock results like this one. All Blacks v Ireland match from '76. thrashings to be dished out along the 14.00 Prem Classics: Blackburn v Chelsea 00.00 's Little Giants way... A high-scoring humdinger from early A focus on boxing's small but lethal 09.30 Prem Classics: L'pool v Newcastle '98/'99 as Roy Hodgson's free-flowing fighters, featuring Henry Armstrong, Lightning never strikes twice, does it? Blackburn side play host to Gianluca Willie Pep, Sugar Ray Robinson, After all, what would be the odds of the Vialli's attack-happy Chelsea. Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray same fixture finishing 4-3 for the 2nd 14.30 Prem Classics: Fulham v Blackburn Leonard. year in a row? Amazing stuff. Messrs Souness and Coleman were 01.00 Fifty: A Warren Miller Film 10.00 Prem Classics: Leicester v Arsenal two masters of tackling... so, naturally, For the past 50 years, Miller has A hugely memorable match, stocked when their sides met for this seven- travelled the globe capturing the very full of suitably classic goals, including goal thriller, their defences went best in snow-riding action. Here we one which rates as AWOL! relive some of his finest film moments. the very greatest of his entire career. 15.00 1985 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 1 & 2 03.00 Boxing's Little Giants 10.30 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Man Utd David Gower gives a good captain's A focus on boxing's small but lethal One of the very greatest entries in this knock as the 2nd Test gets cracking at fighters, featuring Henry Armstrong, long-running rivalry, this 1997 Highbury Lord's. In fact, most of his lads Willie Pep, Sugar Ray Robinson, classic established Wenger as a contribute to a good solid England Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray worthy rival for Fergie. start. Leonard. 11.00 Prem Classics: Blackburn v Leeds 15.30 1985 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 3 04.00 Prem Classics: Blackburn v Chelsea One of those occasional games which Captain Allan Border takes to the A high-scoring humdinger from early goes goal-crazy, this match, ironically, crease and England hope to strike '98/'99 as Roy Hodgson's free-flowing pitted defensively minded coaches early. Yet Day 3 of the 2nd Test looks Blackburn side play host to Gianluca Hodgson and Graham against each mostly like Australia's day. Vialli's attack-happy Chelsea. other. 16.00 Max Baer: Boxing Legend 04.30 Prem Classics: Fulham v Blackburn 11.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Chelsea A key figure in heavyweight boxing's Messrs Souness and Coleman were Just occasionally, Vialli's Chelsea great era of the '30s, Baer's action- two masters of tackling... so, naturally, forwards - Flo, Hughes and co - could filled fights against Carnera and Jim when their sides met for this seven- really click. And when they did, Braddock feature here. goal thriller, their defences went thrashings like this one were the result. 17.00 RWC: South Africa v England, 1999 AWOL! 12.00 Tottenham v Athletico Madrid, 1963 Cup holders South Africa take on 05.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams An early-'60s cracker of a European England in a high-scoring 1999 World The first episode introduces players Cup Winners' Cup final, as Bill Cup quarter-final clash at the Stade de such as 'Dribbling Machine' and 'Hot Nicholson's classic Spurs side meet France in Paris. Sauce', visits California and New their much-fancied rivals, Athletico Jersey, and guest stars Larry Hughes. Madrid.

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12.30 Arsenal v Parma, 1994 01.00 David Seaman: Up Close 09.30 Prem Classics: Villa v Charlton An injury-ravaged Arsenal were huge The proud possessor of the most Sometimes, teams suddenly improve underdogs in this 1994 European Cup famous moustache in '90s football, out of desperation. Like Charlton, late Winners' Cup final against a Parma England's pony-tailed goalkeeper is in the season, needing to win at Villa to side including Brolin, Asprilla and Zola. profiled in this revealing documentary stand a chance of staying up... 13.00 Arsenal v Tottenham, 1980 film. 10.00 Prem Classics: Blackburn v Chelsea Three pulsating First Division fixtures 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1969 A high-scoring humdinger from early as Arsenal are at home to local rivals Two years before the triumphant '71 '98/'99 as Roy Hodgson's free-flowing Spurs, Liverpool meet Norwich, and tour, an embryonic Lions side took part Blackburn side play host to Gianluca Brighton face Big Ron's West Brom. in another, earlier series of classic Vialli's attack-happy Chelsea. 14.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1981 matches against New Zealand. 10.30 Prem Classics: Fulham v Blackburn Spurs take on local rivals Arsenal at 02.30 Reg & Harry: Louis v Farr Messrs Souness and Coleman were White Hart Lane, Bobby Robson's title- Britain's best-loved boxing two masters of tackling... so, naturally, chasing Ipswich travel to Everton, and commentators, Harry Carpenter and when their sides met for this seven- Birmingham face Southampton. Reg Gutteridge, recall an epic goal thriller, their defences went 15.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1978 heavyweight clash between Joe Louis AWOL! "Look at that! Oh, look at that!" That's and Tommy Farr. 11.00 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Spurs the shrill cry from an excitable John 03.00 Boxing's Best Light Heavyweights Remember him this way. By early '97, Motson, as Liam Brady enjoys his Taking us on a trip through time, this Keegan's Newcastle era was about to greatest match for the Gunners. clip collection of the world's best-ever end. But there were still a few 16.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1987 light heavyweight action travels all the thrashings to be dished out along the New manager George Graham's first way from Archie Moore to Roy Jones. way... visit to White Hart Lane sees the dyed- 04.00 Mexico: Football Crazy 11.30 Prem Classics: L'pool v Newcastle in-the-wool Arsenal man determined to Once again, in World Cup 2006, Lightning never strikes twice, does it? silence Hoddle-and-Waddle-era Spurs. Mexico promised much without After all, what would be the odds of the 17.00 Spurs v Arsenal: 1987 Semi-Final delivering. It's a life-long story, despite same fixture finishing 4-3 for the 2nd An end-to-end Littlewoods Cup semi- producing such great players as Hugo year in a row? Amazing stuff. final, as favourites Spurs (complete Sanchez. 12.00 Arsenal v Tottenham, 1980 with goal-happy striker Clive Allen) play 05.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams Three pulsating First Division fixtures host to their hated local rivals. 'Hot Sauce' shows us how he dreams as Arsenal are at home to local rivals 17.30 Arsenal v Tottenham 1980/81 up new tricks and moves, and 'Sik Wit Spurs, Liverpool meet Norwich, and Two early '80s examples of the north It' shows that he is not only talented Brighton face Big Ron's West Brom. London niggle with both of the hotly with the ball, but the piano as well. 13.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1981 contested Arsenal v Spurs games from 05.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams Spurs take on local rivals Arsenal at the 1980/81 season. 'Alimoe' explains his previous streetball White Hart Lane, Bobby Robson's title- 18.00 Tottenham v Athletico Madrid, 1963 life and an emotional journey of broken chasing Ipswich travel to Everton, and An early-'60s cracker of a European dreams, recalling his unsuccessful Birmingham face Southampton. Cup Winners' Cup final, as Bill quest to join the NBA. 14.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1978 Nicholson's classic Spurs side meet "Look at that! Oh, look at that!" That's their much-fancied rivals, Athletico the shrill cry from an excitable John Madrid. Sunday Motson, as Liam Brady enjoys his 18.30 Arsenal v Parma, 1994 3 December 2006 greatest match for the Gunners. An injury-ravaged Arsenal were huge 15.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1987 underdogs in this 1994 European Cup 06.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams New manager George Graham's first Winners' Cup final against a Parma 'AO' does a workout for the Seattle visit to White Hart Lane sees the dyed- side including Brolin, Asprilla and Zola. Supersonics and tries to prove he can in-the-wool Arsenal man determined to 19.00 Ride: A Warren Miller Film play in the NBA. We also discover what silence Hoddle-and-Waddle-era Spurs. Miller's film-making crews circle the the crew get up to on their tour bus. 16.00 Spurs v Arsenal: 1987 Semi-Final globe for the most spectacular winter 06.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams An end-to-end Littlewoods Cup semi- sports action available; with death- It's up close and personal today, as the final, as favourites Spurs (complete defying snowboarding a speciality. players express their private hopes for with goal-happy striker Clive Allen) play 21.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1987 the future and 'AO' gets a chance to host to their hated local rivals. New manager George Graham's first play with his young daughter. 16.30 Arsenal v Tottenham 1980/81 visit to White Hart Lane sees the dyed- 07.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams Two early '80s examples of the north in-the-wool Arsenal man determined to 'Hot Sauce' shows us how he dreams London niggle with both of the hotly silence Hoddle-and-Waddle-era Spurs. up new tricks and moves, and 'Sik Wit contested Arsenal v Spurs games from 22.00 David Seaman: Up Close It' shows that he is not only talented the 1980/81 season. The proud possessor of the most with the ball, but the piano as well. 17.00 Tottenham v Athletico Madrid, 1963 famous moustache in '90s football, 07.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams An early-'60s cracker of a European England's pony-tailed goalkeeper is 'Alimoe' explains his previous streetball Cup Winners' Cup final, as Bill profiled in this revealing documentary life and an emotional journey of broken Nicholson's classic Spurs side meet film. dreams, recalling his unsuccessful their much-fancied rivals, Athletico 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1969 quest to join the NBA. Madrid. Two years before the triumphant '71 08.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams 17.30 Arsenal v Parma, 1994 tour, an embryonic Lions side took part 'AO' does a workout for the Seattle An injury-ravaged Arsenal were huge in another, earlier series of classic Supersonics and tries to prove he can underdogs in this 1994 European Cup matches against New Zealand. play in the NBA. We also discover what Winners' Cup final against a Parma 23.30 Reg & Harry: Louis v Farr the crew get up to on their tour bus. side including Brolin, Asprilla and Zola. Britain's best-loved boxing 08.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams 18.00 Prem Classics: Blackburn v Chelsea commentators, Harry Carpenter and It's up close and personal today, as the A high-scoring humdinger from early Reg Gutteridge, recall an epic players express their private hopes for '98/'99 as Roy Hodgson's free-flowing heavyweight clash between Joe Louis the future and 'AO' gets a chance to Blackburn side play host to Gianluca and Tommy Farr. play with his young daughter. Vialli's attack-happy Chelsea. 00.00 Boxing's Best Light Heavyweights 09.00 Prem Classics: Villa v Liverpool 18.30 Prem Classics: Fulham v Blackburn Taking us on a trip through time, this 1998 seems a long time ago now: Villa Messrs Souness and Coleman were clip collection of the world's best-ever were top of the Premiership and two masters of tackling... so, naturally, light heavyweight action travels all the Houllier had just taken over at . when their sides met for this seven- way from Archie Moore to Roy Jones. Cue an unlikely, high-scoring classic. goal thriller, their defences went AWOL!

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19.00 Liverpool v Alaves: UEFA Cup, 2001 09.00 Prem Classics: Forest v Man Utd test - as they continue to attempt to Arguably the most exciting UEFA Cup Big 's first match as bowl the Aussies out. Final ever, this match saw Houllier's Nottingham Forest manager sees him 20.30 1985 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 3 Reds and Spanish side Alaves share stride purposefully... to the wrong dug- Old Trafford is packed on a sunny nine goals and a golden goal decider. out. And then witness this pummelling. Saturday, as England's power-packed 20.00 Everton v Rapid Vienna, 1985 09.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Sheff W batting line-up explodes into form to 1985's European Cup Winners' Cup Bobby Robson inherited a shattered St race past Australia's opening total. final saw England's runaway league James's Park, broken by the Dalglish 21.00 Inter Milan v Celtic, 1967 leaders up against the best that and Gullit regimes. He quickly made It's the 1967 European Cup Final, and Austrian football could offer. his mark on the Magpies though. Celtic's unfancied '' - with 21.00 Spurs v Arsenal: 1987 Semi-Final 10.00 Superstars 1977: World Champion every player born within nine miles of An end-to-end Littlewoods Cup semi- The first ever World Superstars. The Parkhead - take on Inter Milan. final, as favourites Spurs (complete top 15 squat-thrust-happy competitors 22.00 Man City v Man United, 1976 with goal-happy striker Clive Allen) play on Earth gather together to compete in 's wide pitch was manna host to their hated local rivals. the World Superstars Championship. from heaven for skilful wingers, and 21.30 Arsenal v Tottenham 1980/81 11.00 Boxing's Best Light Heavyweights this game saw Utd's and Two early '80s examples of the north Taking us on a trip through time, this City's Peter Barnes earn early stardom. London niggle with both of the hotly clip collection of the world's best-ever 22.30 Prem Classics: Man City v Man Utd contested Arsenal v Spurs games from light heavyweight action travels all the 's arrival as manager had the 1980/81 season. way from Archie Moore to Roy Jones. an instant impact on Man City, and 22.00 Mexico: Football Crazy 12.00 Liverpool v Alaves: UEFA Cup, 2001 they were 2-0 up at half-time during Once again, in World Cup 2006, Arguably the most exciting UEFA Cup this one. What could possibly go Mexico promised much without Final ever, this match saw Houllier's wrong? delivering. It's a life-long story, despite Reds and Spanish side Alaves share 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1966 producing such great players as Hugo nine goals and a golden goal decider. The football World Cup wasn't the only Sanchez. 13.00 Arsenal v Tottenham, 1980 sporting event taking place in the 23.00 All Blacks v Ireland 2nd Test 1992 Three pulsating First Division fixtures summer of '66; there was also a highly On paper, this 2nd test looked a mis- as Arsenal are at home to local rivals memorable Lions' tour of New Zealand. match, but with the All Blacks below Spurs, Liverpool meet Norwich, and 23.30 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1966 par and Ireland at their most Brighton face Big Ron's West Brom. In Wellington, Wilson and Watkins are determined, a tight, tense encounter 14.00 Prem Classics: Forest v Man Utd the Lions' heroes, but the All Blacks ensued. Big Ron Atkinson's first match as reply, with a thrilling display of 00.00 Best of Sugar Ray Robinson, Vol 1 Nottingham Forest manager sees him attacking rugby. Recognised as one of the greatest stride purposefully... to the wrong dug- 00.00 : Boxing Legend boxers of all times, this Ringside series out. And then witness this pummelling. Classic fights in the career of former provides real insight into the life and 14.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Sheff W lightweight champion Ken Buchanan, times of Sugar Ray Robinson. Bobby Robson inherited a shattered St including an encounter with 01.30 Mexico: Football Crazy James's Park, broken by the Dalglish Panamanian hard man Ismael Laguna Once again, in World Cup 2006, and Gullit regimes. He quickly made from 1971. Mexico promised much without his mark on the Magpies though. 01.00 Inter Milan v Celtic, 1967 delivering. It's a life-long story, despite 15.00 1985 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 4 It's the 1967 European Cup Final, and producing such great players as Hugo As Day 4 gets under way, England Celtic's unfancied 'Lisbon Lions' - with Sanchez. know they could have a chance; all every player born within nine miles of 02.30 All Blacks v Ireland 2nd Test 1992 they need is a big second total. Parkhead - take on Inter Milan. On paper, this 2nd test looked a mis- Botham does his best, but where's 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1966 match, but with the All Blacks below everyone else? The football World Cup wasn't the only par and Ireland at their most 15.30 1985 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 5 sporting event taking place in the determined, a tight, tense encounter Captain Gower needs a quick six- summer of '66; there was also a highly ensued. wicket haul from one of his bowlers to memorable Lions' tour of New Zealand. 03.30 Best of Sugar Ray Robinson, Vol 1 steal this Test. And one Ian Botham 02.30 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1966 Recognised as one of the greatest has recently been restored to the In Wellington, Wilson and Watkins are boxers of all times, this Ringside series side... the Lions' heroes, but the All Blacks provides real insight into the life and 16.00 Boxing's Best Light Heavyweights reply, with a thrilling display of times of Sugar Ray Robinson. Taking us on a trip through time, this attacking rugby. 05.00 Superstars 1977: World Champion clip collection of the world's best-ever 03.00 Ken Buchanan: Boxing Legend The first ever World Superstars. The light heavyweight action travels all the Classic fights in the career of former top 15 squat-thrust-happy competitors way from Archie Moore to Roy Jones. lightweight champion Ken Buchanan, on Earth gather together to compete in 17.00 All Blacks v Ireland 1st Test 1976 including an encounter with the World Superstars Championship. In yet another match freshly dredged Panamanian hard man Ismael Laguna up from the bowels of New Zealand's from 1971. TV archives, ESPN brings you this first 04.00 Prem Classics: Forest v Man Utd Monday All Blacks v Ireland match from '76. Big Ron Atkinson's first match as 4 December 2006 18.00 Arsenal v Tottenham, 1980 Nottingham Forest manager sees him Three pulsating First Division fixtures stride purposefully... to the wrong dug- 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1983 as Arsenal are at home to local rivals out. And then witness this pummelling. Geoff Capes may now breed budgies, Spurs, Liverpool meet Norwich, and 04.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Sheff W but he used to be England's most Brighton face Big Ron's West Brom. Bobby Robson inherited a shattered St decorated athlete as a top shot-putter 19.00 Prem Classics: Forest v Man Utd James's Park, broken by the Dalglish and the strongest man in the world! Big Ron Atkinson's first match as and Gullit regimes. He quickly made 07.00 Superstars 1977: World Champion Nottingham Forest manager sees him his mark on the Magpies though. The first ever World Superstars. The stride purposefully... to the wrong dug- 05.00 Superstars 1978: World Champion top 15 squat-thrust-happy competitors out. And then witness this pummelling. World Superstars meant that all your on Earth gather together to compete in 19.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Sheff W British sporting favourites could be the World Superstars Championship. Bobby Robson inherited a shattered St squarely thrashed by someone from 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1983 James's Park, broken by the Dalglish 'over the water' who you'd never heard Geoff Capes may now breed budgies, and Gullit regimes. He quickly made of. but he used to be England's most his mark on the Magpies though. decorated athlete as a top shot-putter 20.00 1985 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 4 and the strongest man in the world! England's bowling 'attack' labour away - there'll be big changes for the fourth

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Tuesday Panamanian hard man Ismael Laguna with the end result sometimes being from 1971. goal-saturated games like this one. 5 December 2006 17.00 All Blacks v Ireland 2nd Test 1992 04.30 Prem Classics: West Ham v On paper, this 2nd test looked a mis- Bradford 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1984 match, but with the All Blacks below Bradford's Premiership season under Iceland's Jón Páll Sigmarsson once par and Ireland at their most Paul Jewell was a roller-coaster ride, shouted "I am not an Eskimo, I am a determined, a tight, tense encounter and never more so than in his side's Viking!" at a bemused Archie ensued. visit here to Di Canio-era West Ham. MacPherson. Geoff Capes here seeks 18.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1981 05.00 Superstars 1976: European Final to shut him up. Spurs take on local rivals Arsenal at More athlete-against-athlete action. He 07.00 Superstars 1978: World Champion White Hart Lane, Bobby Robson's title- may be a Wimbledon champion, but World Superstars meant that all your chasing Ipswich travel to Everton, and can Björn Borg really defeat a Welsh British sporting favourites could be Birmingham face Southampton. rugby star in the table tennis stakes? squarely thrashed by someone from 19.00 Prem Classics: Saints v Derby 'over the water' who you'd never heard Glenn Hoddle and Jim Smith have both of. always created open, attacking sides, Wednesday 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1984 with the end result sometimes being 6 December 2006 Iceland's Jón Páll Sigmarsson once goal-saturated games like this one. shouted "I am not an Eskimo, I am a 19.30 Prem Classics: West Ham v 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1985 Viking!" at a bemused Archie Bradford Geoff Capes takes on his big '80s rival, MacPherson. Geoff Capes here seeks Bradford's Premiership season under Jón Páll Sigmarsson, competing in a to shut him up. Paul Jewell was a roller-coaster ride, series of seriously scary deadlifts, truck 09.00 Prem Classics: Saints v Derby and never more so than in his side's pulls and heavy object throws. Glenn Hoddle and Jim Smith have both visit here to Di Canio-era West Ham. 07.00 Superstars 1976: European Final always created open, attacking sides, 20.00 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 2 More athlete-against-athlete action. He with the end result sometimes being Australia continue to rack up an may be a Wimbledon champion, but goal-saturated games like this one. enormous opening total, as England can Björn Borg really defeat a Welsh 09.30 Prem Classics: West Ham v look to be labouring in the field on day rugby star in the table tennis stakes? Bradford 2 of this crucial 5th test at Edgbaston. 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1985 Bradford's Premiership season under 20.30 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 3 Geoff Capes takes on his big '80s rival, Paul Jewell was a roller-coaster ride, A crucial day in the '85 series, as Jón Páll Sigmarsson, competing in a and never more so than in his side's England first bowl out Australia, then series of seriously scary deadlifts, truck visit here to Di Canio-era West Ham. really get to business with the bat in pulls and heavy object throws. 10.00 Superstars 1978: World Champion this day's action from Edgbaston. 09.00 Prem Classics: Leeds v Spurs World Superstars meant that all your 21.00 Duels: UK v Germany A seven-goal thriller from the height of British sporting favourites could be Mountaineering the Peter Ridsdale 'glory years'. This squarely thrashed by someone from The British and Germans have a long one features perhaps the Premiership's 'over the water' who you'd never heard rivalry in high-altitude mountaineering, craziest ever second half. of. which reached its 'peak' in the 09.30 Prem Classics: Everton v Liverpool 11.00 Ken Buchanan: Boxing Legend Himalayas during the stormy 1930s. Just occasionally, derby fixtures live up Classic fights in the career of former 22.00 Man City v Man United, 1978/79 to their promise. And this memorable lightweight champion Ken Buchanan, A team in free-fall, could out-of-form five-goal thriller is one of the very best including an encounter with City, and their under-pressure manager in Premiership history. Panamanian hard man Ismael Laguna Tony Book, find their feet again against 10.00 Superstars 1976: European Final from 1971. their deadly local rivals? More athlete-against-athlete action. He 12.00 Inter Milan v Celtic, 1967 22.30 Man City v Man United, 1979/80 may be a Wimbledon champion, but It's the 1967 European Cup Final, and City were always unpredictable during can Björn Borg really defeat a Welsh Celtic's unfancied 'Lisbon Lions' - with manager 's second rugby star in the table tennis stakes? every player born within nine miles of coming. But, just occasionally, they 11.00 Boxing: Patterson v Johansson Parkhead - take on Inter Milan. were capable of unexpected genius... Action-packed highlights from each of 13.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1981 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1966 the three world title fights between two Spurs take on local rivals Arsenal at It's the 3rd Test of the '66 tour, and the 1950s heavyweight legends; Floyd White Hart Lane, Bobby Robson's title- Lions' great early form sadly starts to Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. chasing Ipswich travel to Everton, and dip. Perhaps unsurprisingly, against a 12.00 Duels: UK v Germany Birmingham face Southampton. brilliant New Zealand side. Mountaineering 14.00 Prem Classics: Saints v Derby 00.00 Boxing: Patterson v Johansson The British and Germans have a long Glenn Hoddle and Jim Smith have both Action-packed highlights from each of rivalry in high-altitude mountaineering, always created open, attacking sides, the three world title fights between two which reached its 'peak' in the with the end result sometimes being 1950s heavyweight legends; Floyd Himalayas during the stormy 1930s. goal-saturated games like this one. Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. 13.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1978 14.30 Prem Classics: West Ham v 01.00 Duels: UK v Germany "Look at that! Oh, look at that!" That's Bradford Mountaineering the shrill cry from an excitable John Bradford's Premiership season under The British and Germans have a long Motson, as Liam Brady enjoys his Paul Jewell was a roller-coaster ride, rivalry in high-altitude mountaineering, greatest match for the Gunners. and never more so than in his side's which reached its 'peak' in the 14.00 Prem Classics: Leeds v Spurs visit here to Di Canio-era West Ham. Himalayas during the stormy 1930s. A seven-goal thriller from the height of 15.00 1985 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 1 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1966 the Peter Ridsdale 'glory years'. This England's 'G-Force' of Gooch, Gower It's the 3rd Test of the '66 tour, and the one features perhaps the Premiership's and Gatting get into gear at Trent Lions' great early form sadly starts to craziest ever second half. Bridge, racking up a huge first-innings dip. Perhaps unsurprisingly, against a 14.30 Prem Classics: Everton v Liverpool total against a weak Aussie attack. brilliant New Zealand side. Just occasionally, derby fixtures live up 15.30 1985 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 3 03.00 Boxing: Patterson v Johansson to their promise. And this memorable Trent Bridge's batting track is in prime Action-packed highlights from each of five-goal thriller is one of the very best form, as Australia build up a total the three world title fights between two in Premiership history. almost as big as England's first innings. 1950s heavyweight legends; Floyd 15.00 1985 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 4 But can 'Beefy' bowl them out? Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. England's bowling 'attack' labour away 16.00 Ken Buchanan: Boxing Legend 04.00 Prem Classics: Saints v Derby - there'll be big changes for the fourth Classic fights in the career of former Glenn Hoddle and Jim Smith have both test - as they continue to attempt to lightweight champion Ken Buchanan, always created open, attacking sides, bowl the Aussies out. including an encounter with

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15.30 1985 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 3 giants Joe Frazier, , look to be labouring in the field on day Old Trafford is packed on a sunny Ken Norton and . 2 of this crucial 5th test at Edgbaston. Saturday, as England's power-packed 04.00 Prem Classics: Leeds v Spurs 15.30 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 3 batting line-up explodes into form to A seven-goal thriller from the height of A crucial day in the '85 series, as race past Australia's opening total. the Peter Ridsdale 'glory years'. This England first bowl out Australia, then 16.00 Boxing: Patterson v Johansson one features perhaps the Premiership's really get to business with the bat in Action-packed highlights from each of craziest ever second half. this day's action from Edgbaston. the three world title fights between two 04.30 Prem Classics: Everton v Liverpool 16.00 Jerry Quarry: Boxing Legend 1950s heavyweight legends; Floyd Just occasionally, derby fixtures live up The story of talented boxer Jerry Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. to their promise. And this memorable Quarry, who was eclipsed by fighting 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1966 five-goal thriller is one of the very best giants Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, The football World Cup wasn't the only in Premiership history. Ken Norton and George Foreman. sporting event taking place in the 05.00 Superstars, 1977: European Final 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1966 summer of '66; there was also a highly 1977 marked Superstars' first real It's the 3rd Test of the '66 tour, and the memorable Lions' tour of New Zealand. photo-finish, as British rugby player Lions' great early form sadly starts to 17.30 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1966 Keith Fielding fought a personal duel dip. Perhaps unsurprisingly, against a In Wellington, Wilson and Watkins are with Dutch hockey player Ties Kruize. brilliant New Zealand side. the Lions' heroes, but the All Blacks 18.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1987 reply, with a thrilling display of New manager George Graham's first attacking rugby. Thursday visit to White Hart Lane sees the dyed- 18.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1978 7 December 2006 in-the-wool Arsenal man determined to "Look at that! Oh, look at that!" That's silence Hoddle-and-Waddle-era Spurs. the shrill cry from an excitable John 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1986 19.00 Prem Classics: Chelsea v Arsenal Motson, as Liam Brady enjoys his The 1980s were full of top-notch If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to greatest match for the Gunners. sporting rivalries: Coe v Ovett, Prost v go, then you might as well go home, 19.00 Prem Classics: Leeds v Spurs Senna, Liverpool v Everton... and, right? Not if you're a member of a team A seven-goal thriller from the height of unforgettably, Capes v Sigmarsson. coached by Arsene Wenger... the Peter Ridsdale 'glory years'. This 07.00 Superstars, 1977: European Final 19.30 Prem Classics: Leeds v Liverpool one features perhaps the Premiership's 1977 marked Superstars' first real Gerard Houllier famously hated seeing craziest ever second half. photo-finish, as British rugby player his Reds side concede, so he must 19.30 Prem Classics: Everton v Liverpool Keith Fielding fought a personal duel have been apoplectic after watching Just occasionally, derby fixtures live up with Dutch hockey player Ties Kruize. Mark Viduka's one-man demolition job. to their promise. And this memorable 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1986 20.00 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 1 five-goal thriller is one of the very best The 1980s were full of top-notch An in-form England get off to a great in Premiership history. sporting rivalries: Coe v Ovett, Prost v start at The Oval, as Gooch and Gower 20.00 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 4 Senna, Liverpool v Everton... and, show the world why they were two of A day of rapture from Edgbaston (and unforgettably, Capes v Sigmarsson. '80s cricket's best batsmen. Botham!) for England, as they smash 09.00 Prem Classics: Chelsea v Arsenal 20.30 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 2 Australia all over the shop with the bat, If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to A broken and defeated Australia then bowl them out with the ball. go, then you might as well go home, realise that the Ashes are slipping 20.30 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 5 right? Not if you're a member of a team away from them, as they're skittled out A dream scenario for Ian Botham and coached by Arsene Wenger... yet again, this time at The Oval. co. Bowl Australia out - on this 09.30 Prem Classics: Leeds v Liverpool 21.00 AC Milan v Ajax, 1969 Edgbaston test's final day - to win this Gerard Houllier famously hated seeing A confrontation between two of the 5th match and, very possibly, the his Reds side concede, so he must world's best clubs. Ajax coach Rinus Ashes. have been apoplectic after watching Michels was building a team that would 21.00 Duels: Scott v Allen, Triathlon Mark Viduka's one-man demolition job. become the 'Golden Ajax' of the 1970s. Two great US champions, Dave Scott 10.00 Superstars, 1977: European Final 22.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 and Mark Allen, have dominated this 1977 marked Superstars' first real Old Trafford was packed to the rafters 'Ironman' discipline and fought a photo-finish, as British rugby player as United - under manager Dave riveting duel over the past 20 years. Keith Fielding fought a personal duel Sexton - sought to avenge defeat at 22.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 with Dutch hockey player Ties Kruize. Maine Road earlier in the 1979/80 September 1980, and three cracking 11.00 Jerry Quarry: Boxing Legend season. matches. Man United v Man City, The story of talented boxer Jerry 22.30 Man City v Man United, 1983 Portsmouth v Fulham, and Wolves play Quarry, who was eclipsed by fighting After 's resignation, City's host to Bobby Robson's high-flying giants Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, 1982/83 season fell into a vicious tail- Ipswich. Ken Norton and George Foreman. spin, and Maine Road desperately 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1966 12.00 AC Milan v Ajax, 1969 needed to see a win over the old Highlights of the 4th and final Test of A confrontation between two of the enemy. the British Lions' 1966 tour. After early world's best clubs. Ajax coach Rinus 23.00 All Blacks v England 1st Test 1985 joy, the touring side now find New Michels was building a team that would The mid-'80s were a dark time in Zealand in frightening form. become the 'Golden Ajax' of the 1970s. English rugby history, but there were 00.00 Jerry Quarry: Boxing Legend 13.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1987 bright spots too; like this opening Test The story of talented boxer Jerry New manager George Graham's first match performance in New Zealand. Quarry, who was eclipsed by fighting visit to White Hart Lane sees the dyed- 00.00 Ted 'Kid' Lewis: Boxing Legend giants Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, in-the-wool Arsenal man determined to Lewis was one of the greatest English Ken Norton and George Foreman. silence Hoddle-and-Waddle-era Spurs. fighters. He was a non-stop, all-action, 01.00 Duels: Scott v Allen, Triathlon 14.00 Prem Classics: Chelsea v Arsenal relentless attacker who fought often Two great US champions, Dave Scott If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to and had a long career. and Mark Allen, have dominated this go, then you might as well go home, 01.00 AC Milan v Ajax, 1969 'Ironman' discipline and fought a right? Not if you're a member of a team A confrontation between two of the riveting duel over the past 20 years. coached by Arsene Wenger... world's best clubs. Ajax coach Rinus 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1966 14.30 Prem Classics: Leeds v Liverpool Michels was building a team that would Highlights of the 4th and final Test of Gerard Houllier famously hated seeing become the 'Golden Ajax' of the 1970s. the British Lions' 1966 tour. After early his Reds side concede, so he must 02.00 All Blacks v England 1st Test 1985 joy, the touring side now find New have been apoplectic after watching The mid-'80s were a dark time in Zealand in frightening form. Mark Viduka's one-man demolition job. English rugby history, but there were 03.00 Jerry Quarry: Boxing Legend 15.00 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 2 bright spots too; like this opening Test The story of talented boxer Jerry Australia continue to rack up an match performance in New Zealand. Quarry, who was eclipsed by fighting enormous opening total, as England

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03.00 Ted 'Kid' Lewis: Boxing Legend 14.30 Prem Classics: B'burn v West Ham devastating collection of TV KOs Lewis was one of the greatest English Despite his side containing pretty much proves. fighters. He was a non-stop, all-action, half the present England team, 01.00 Ride: A Warren Miller Film relentless attacker who fought often Hammers boss Glenn Roeder still led Miller's film-making crews circle the and had a long career. his team to heavy defeats such as this globe for the most spectacular winter 04.00 Prem Classics: Chelsea v Arsenal one. sports action available; with death- If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to 15.00 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 4 defying snowboarding a speciality. go, then you might as well go home, A day of rapture from Edgbaston (and 03.00 Thomas Hearns: Boxing Legend right? Not if you're a member of a team Botham!) for England, as they smash One of the biggest names in 1980s coached by Arsene Wenger... Australia all over the shop with the bat, boxing, Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns often 04.30 Prem Classics: Leeds v Liverpool then bowl them out with the ball. lived up to his nickname, as this Gerard Houllier famously hated seeing 15.30 1985 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 5 devastating collection of TV KOs his Reds side concede, so he must A dream scenario for Ian Botham and proves. have been apoplectic after watching co. Bowl Australia out - on this 04.00 Prem Classics: Derby v Everton Mark Viduka's one-man demolition job. Edgbaston test's final day - to win this Derby were practically already 05.00 Superstars, 1978: European Final 5th match and, very possibly, the relegated by the time John Gregory Superstars really starts to enter its '70s Ashes. took over... but he inspired a never- stride, as this European Final pits judo 16.00 Ted 'Kid' Lewis: Boxing Legend say-die spirit in his troops against champ Brian Jacks up against Welsh Lewis was one of the greatest English Everton. long-jump legend, Lynn Davies. fighters. He was a non-stop, all-action, 04.30 Prem Classics: B'burn v West Ham relentless attacker who fought often Despite his side containing pretty much and had a long career. half the present England team, Friday 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1966 Hammers boss Glenn Roeder still led 8 December 2006 Highlights of the 4th and final Test of his team to heavy defeats such as this the British Lions' 1966 tour. After early one. 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1988 joy, the touring side now find New 05.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams Fierce competition from the 1988 Zealand in frightening form. 'Hot Sauce' demonstrates some championship. Events include farmer's 18.00 Spurs v Arsenal: 1987 Semi-Final unbelievable dribbles and 'Helicopter' lift, lorry pull, log lift, McGlashen stones An end-to-end Littlewoods Cup semi- offers a selection of shamelessly and weight toss. final, as favourites Spurs (complete showboating dunks, to the delight of 07.00 Superstars, 1978: European Final with goal-happy striker Clive Allen) play the crowd. Superstars really starts to enter its '70s host to their hated local rivals. 05.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams stride, as this European Final pits judo 18.30 Arsenal v Tottenham 1980/81 There is a change in rules: a new champ Brian Jacks up against Welsh Two early '80s examples of the north player will be picked from a new city for long-jump legend, Lynn Davies. London niggle with both of the hotly the AND 1 team, whilst a player from 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1988 contested Arsenal v Spurs games from the previous city will be sent home. Fierce competition from the 1988 the 1980/81 season. championship. Events include farmer's 19.00 Prem Classics: Derby v Everton Saturday lift, lorry pull, log lift, McGlashen stones Derby were practically already and weight toss. relegated by the time John Gregory 9 December 2006 09.00 Prem Classics: Derby v Everton took over... but he inspired a never- Derby were practically already say-die spirit in his troops against 06.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams relegated by the time John Gregory Everton. As usual, open runs and exhibitions took over... but he inspired a never- 19.30 Prem Classics: B'burn v West Ham drive the crowd crazy. 'Hot Sauce' say-die spirit in his troops against Despite his side containing pretty much shows off his skills and a cruel fate lies Everton. half the present England team, in wait for one of the new players. 09.30 Prem Classics: B'burn v West Ham Hammers boss Glenn Roeder still led 06.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams Despite his side containing pretty much his team to heavy defeats such as this 'Skip To My Lou' bags a dream move half the present England team, one. and joins the Toronto Raptors. Follow Hammers boss Glenn Roeder still led 20.00 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 3 him in the NBA locker room and see his team to heavy defeats such as this It's sheer joy for England as Allan his awesome skills send the crowd one. Border's Australia are forced to follow wild. 10.00 Ride: A Warren Miller Film on, and collapse at the crease once 07.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams Miller's film-making crews circle the again. 'Hot Sauce' demonstrates some globe for the most spectacular winter 20.30 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 4 unbelievable dribbles and 'Helicopter' sports action available; with death- A day to remember for David Gower, offers a selection of shamelessly defying snowboarding a speciality. who, long before becoming a figure of showboating dunks, to the delight of 12.00 Liverpool v B. Mönchengladbach '77 fun on 'They Think It's All Over' was the crowd. 1977's European Cup final saw Kevin England's Ashes urn-lifting captain. 07.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams Keegan's last-ever appearance for the 21.00 Liverpool v B. Mönchengladbach '77 There is a change in rules: a new Reds, and a tenacious man-marker in 1977's European Cup final saw Kevin player will be picked from a new city for German defender Berti Vogts. Keegan's last-ever appearance for the the AND 1 team, whilst a player from 13.00 Spurs v Arsenal: 1987 Semi-Final Reds, and a tenacious man-marker in the previous city will be sent home. An end-to-end Littlewoods Cup semi- German defender Berti Vogts. 08.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams final, as favourites Spurs (complete 22.00 Man United v Man City, 1986 As usual, open runs and exhibitions with goal-happy striker Clive Allen) play Southampton's mid-'80s side were no drive the crowd crazy. 'Hot Sauce' host to their hated local rivals. pushovers (how could they be, with shows off his skills and a cruel fate lies 13.30 Arsenal v Tottenham 1980/81 Peter Shilton in goal?) and the Saints in wait for one of the new players. Two early '80s examples of the north force Chelsea all the way in this one. 08.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams London niggle with both of the hotly 23.00 All Blacks v England 2nd Test 1985 'Skip To My Lou' bags a dream move contested Arsenal v Spurs games from This might have been a mid-era and joins the Toronto Raptors. Follow the 1980/81 season. England side (halfway between him in the NBA locker room and see 14.00 Prem Classics: Derby v Everton Beaumont and Carling) but they only his awesome skills send the crowd Derby were practically already narrowly lost their 1st test. Now for the wild. relegated by the time John Gregory 2nd. 09.00 Prem Classics: Forest v Man Utd took over... but he inspired a never- 00.00 Thomas Hearns: Boxing Legend Big Ron Atkinson's first match as say-die spirit in his troops against One of the biggest names in 1980s Nottingham Forest manager sees him Everton. boxing, Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns often stride purposefully... to the wrong dug- lived up to his nickname, as this out. And then witness this pummelling.

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09.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Sheff W Peter Shilton in goal?) and the Saints Sunday Bobby Robson inherited a shattered St force Chelsea all the way in this one. James's Park, broken by the Dalglish 18.00 Liverpool v Alaves: UEFA Cup, 2001 10 December 2006 and Gullit regimes. He quickly made Arguably the most exciting UEFA Cup his mark on the Magpies though. Final ever, this match saw Houllier's 06.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams 10.00 Prem Classics: Saints v Derby Reds and Spanish side Alaves share It's time for more eliminations, so who's Glenn Hoddle and Jim Smith have both nine goals and a golden goal decider. for the chop? Featuring music star Ja always created open, attacking sides, 19.00 Cold Fusion: A Warren Miller Film Rule and NBA players Ricky Davis and with the end result sometimes being Warren Miller's very latest title sees the Shaquille O'Neal. goal-saturated games like this one. critically acclaimed winter sports expert 06.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams 10.30 Prem Classics: West Ham v unleashing some of his most Today's episode of the NBA 'reality' Bradford spectacular work on the screen. show is packed full of big plays, alley- Bradford's Premiership season under 21.00 Man City v Man United, 1978/79 hoops and slam-dunks. Starring Paul Jewell was a roller-coaster ride, A team in free-fall, could out-of-form 'Spyda', 'Alimoe' and Larry Hughes. and never more so than in his side's City, and their under-pressure manager 07.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams visit here to Di Canio-era West Ham. Tony Book, find their feet again against Elimination day is drawing nearer in the 11.00 Prem Classics: Everton v Liverpool their deadly local rivals? basketball shoot-out, and pressure is Just occasionally, derby fixtures live up 21.30 Man City v Man United, 1979/80 piled on 'The Professor' and 'Spyda'. to their promise. And this memorable City were always unpredictable during Just who has what it takes? five-goal thriller is one of the very best manager Malcolm Allison's second 07.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams in Premiership history. coming. But, just occasionally, they The tension and jealousy mounts in the 11.30 Prem Classics: Chelsea v Arsenal were capable of unexpected genius... nail-biting NBA shoot-out between 'Sik If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to 22.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1973 Wit It', 'The Professor', 'Spyda' and go, then you might as well go home, A Silverstone stunner with cars 'Night Train'. Who will triumph? right? Not if you're a member of a team spinning off in all directions (even 08.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams coached by Arsene Wenger... Jackie Stewart's!), and a four-way fight It's time for more eliminations, so who's 12.00 Prem Classics: Man City v Man Utd to the finish right to the final corner. for the chop? Featuring music star Ja Brian Horton's arrival as manager had 23.00 All Blacks v Wales: 2nd Test, 1969 Rule and NBA players Ricky Davis and an instant impact on Man City, and Fresh from their first Five Nations Shaquille O'Neal. they were 2-0 up at half-time during crown in years, a Welsh side on the 08.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams this one. What could possibly go cusp of their '70s greatness travel to Today's episode of the NBA 'reality' wrong? New Zealand for this thrilling match. show is packed full of big plays, alley- 12.30 Man City v Man United, 1976 23.30 Reg & Harry: Graziano v Zale hoops and slam-dunks. Starring Maine Road's wide pitch was manna Britain's best-loved boxing 'Spyda', 'Alimoe' and Larry Hughes. from heaven for skilful wingers, and commentators, Harry Carpenter and 09.00 Prem Classics: Chelsea v Arsenal this game saw Utd's Steve Coppell and Reg Gutteridge, recall epic encounters If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to City's Peter Barnes earn early stardom. from televised boxing's golden age. go, then you might as well go home, 13.00 Man City v Man United, 1978/79 00.00 : Boxing Legend right? Not if you're a member of a team A team in free-fall, could out-of-form Profile of heavyweight boxer Henry coached by Arsene Wenger... City, and their under-pressure manager Cooper, who famously put down 09.30 Prem Classics: Leeds v Liverpool Tony Book, find their feet again against Muhammad Ali at Wembley in 1963 Gerard Houllier famously hated seeing their deadly local rivals? with his famous left hook, known as his Reds side concede, so he must 13.30 Man City v Man United, 1979/80 'Henry's Hammer'. have been apoplectic after watching City were always unpredictable during 01.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1973 Mark Viduka's one-man demolition job. manager Malcolm Allison's second A Silverstone stunner with cars 10.00 Prem Classics: Derby v Everton coming. But, just occasionally, they spinning off in all directions (even Derby were practically already were capable of unexpected genius... Jackie Stewart's!), and a four-way fight relegated by the time John Gregory 14.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 to the finish right to the final corner. took over... but he inspired a never- September 1980, and three cracking 02.00 All Blacks v Wales: 2nd Test, 1969 say-die spirit in his troops against matches. Man United v Man City, Fresh from their first Five Nations Everton. Portsmouth v Fulham, and Wolves play crown in years, a Welsh side on the 10.30 Prem Classics: B'burn v West Ham host to Bobby Robson's high-flying cusp of their '70s greatness travel to Despite his side containing pretty much Ipswich. New Zealand for this thrilling match. half the present England team, 15.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 02.30 Reg & Harry: Graziano v Zale Hammers boss Glenn Roeder still led Old Trafford was packed to the rafters Britain's best-loved boxing his team to heavy defeats such as this as United - under manager Dave commentators, Harry Carpenter and one. Sexton - sought to avenge defeat at Reg Gutteridge, recall epic encounters 11.00 Prem Classics: Forest v Man Utd Maine Road earlier in the 1979/80 from televised boxing's golden age. Big Ron Atkinson's first match as season. 03.00 Henry Cooper: Boxing Legend Nottingham Forest manager sees him 15.30 Man City v Man United, 1983 Profile of heavyweight boxer Henry stride purposefully... to the wrong dug- After John Bond's resignation, City's Cooper, who famously put down out. And then witness this pummelling. 1982/83 season fell into a vicious tail- Muhammad Ali at Wembley in 1963 11.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Sheff W spin, and Maine Road desperately with his famous left hook, known as Bobby Robson inherited a shattered St needed to see a win over the old 'Henry's Hammer'. James's Park, broken by the Dalglish enemy. 04.00 Superstars, 1978: European Final and Gullit regimes. He quickly made 16.00 Big Daddy: Waddell's Wrestling Superstars really starts to enter its '70s his mark on the Magpies though. TV darts' legendary (and lunatic) stride, as this European Final pits judo 12.00 Man City v Man United, 1978/79 commentator also possesses a champ Brian Jacks up against Welsh A team in free-fall, could out-of-form passion for wrestling, and here brings long-jump legend, Lynn Davies. City, and their under-pressure manager World of Sport's greatest archive bouts 05.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams Tony Book, find their feet again against alive. Elimination day is drawing nearer in the their deadly local rivals? 16.30 Mark Rocco: Waddell's Wrestling basketball shoot-out, and pressure is 12.30 Man City v Man United, 1979/80 Tonight, the Geordie legend of the piled on 'The Professor' and 'Spyda'. City were always unpredictable during commentary box turns his attentions Just who has what it takes? manager Malcolm Allison's second towards 'Cyanide' Sid Cooper v 05.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams coming. But, just occasionally, they Sammy 'No, not the footballer' Lee. The tension and jealousy mounts in the were capable of unexpected genius... 17.00 Man United v Man City, 1986 nail-biting NBA shoot-out between 'Sik 13.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 Southampton's mid-'80s side were no Wit It', 'The Professor', 'Spyda' and September 1980, and three cracking pushovers (how could they be, with 'Night Train'. Who will triumph? matches. Man United v Man City, Portsmouth v Fulham, and Wolves play

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host to Bobby Robson's high-flying this access-all-areas documentary up the following year) and they gave Ipswich. captures Becks' Man United glory the Gunners the fright of their lives. 14.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 years. 14.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Man Utd Old Trafford was packed to the rafters 02.30 Duels: All Blacks v Springboks The Premiership's greatest-ever as United - under manager Dave A long-running rivalry, New Zealand comeback? David Beckham-era United Sexton - sought to avenge defeat at and South Africa's legendary rugby never knew when they were beaten. Maine Road earlier in the 1979/80 union teams took their aggro into a Even when they were 3-0 down at half- season. new era with 1995's World Cup Final. time... 14.30 Man City v Man United, 1983 03.30 Best of Sugar Ray Robinson, Vol 2 15.00 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 1 After John Bond's resignation, City's The second of a three-part series An in-form England get off to a great 1982/83 season fell into a vicious tail- showcasing the life and times of Sugar start at The Oval, as Gooch and Gower spin, and Maine Road desperately Ray Robinson. Including archive show the world why they were two of needed to see a win over the old footage from all his greatest fights. '80s cricket's best batsmen. enemy. 05.00 Brian Jacks: Superstars, 1979 15.30 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 2 15.00 Man United v Man City, 1986 A precious opportunity to enjoy Brian A broken and defeated Australia Southampton's mid-'80s side were no Jacks in all his late-'70s pomp, as the realise that the Ashes are slipping pushovers (how could they be, with permed action-man trounces all- away from them, as they're skittled out Peter Shilton in goal?) and the Saints comers in this slice of TV nostalgia. yet again, this time at The Oval. force Chelsea all the way in this one. 16.00 Henry Cooper: Boxing Legend 16.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1973 Profile of heavyweight boxer Henry A Silverstone stunner with cars Monday Cooper, who famously put down spinning off in all directions (even 11 December 2006 Muhammad Ali at Wembley in 1963 Jackie Stewart's!), and a four-way fight with his famous left hook, known as to the finish right to the final corner. 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1989 'Henry's Hammer'. 17.00 Tottenham v Arsenal, 1987 In Spain, the strongest men on the 17.00 All Blacks v England 1st Test 1985 New manager George Graham's first planet take on the farmer's lift, cart The mid-'80s were a dark time in visit to White Hart Lane sees the dyed- carry, truck pull, log lift, and weight English rugby history, but there were in-the-wool Arsenal man determined to toss. bright spots too; like this opening Test silence Hoddle-and-Waddle-era Spurs. 07.00 Brian Jacks: Superstars, 1979 match performance in New Zealand. 18.00 Chelsea v Arsenal, 1985 A precious opportunity to enjoy Brian 18.00 Man City v Man United, 1976 Two of London's greatest clubs provide Jacks in all his late-'70s pomp, as the Maine Road's wide pitch was manna a typically entertaining contest in this permed action-man trounces all- from heaven for skilful wingers, and 1985 encounter. And the mullet comers in this slice of TV nostalgia. this game saw Utd's Steve Coppell and haircuts add to the nostalgia value! 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1989 City's Peter Barnes earn early stardom. 19.00 Prem Classics: Chelsea v Arsenal In Spain, the strongest men on the 18.30 Prem Classics: Man City v Man Utd If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to planet take on the farmer's lift, cart Brian Horton's arrival as manager had go, then you might as well go home, carry, truck pull, log lift, and weight an instant impact on Man City, and right? Not if you're a member of a team toss. they were 2-0 up at half-time during coached by Arsene Wenger... 09.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v B'burn this one. What could possibly go 19.30 Inter Milan v Celtic, 1967 This was the Blackburn side of Dunn, wrong? It's the 1967 European Cup Final, and Duff and Jansen (which Souness broke 19.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v B'burn Celtic's unfancied 'Lisbon Lions' - with up the following year) and they gave This was the Blackburn side of Dunn, every player born within nine miles of the Gunners the fright of their lives. Duff and Jansen (which Souness broke Parkhead - take on Inter Milan. 09.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Man Utd up the following year) and they gave 20.00 Liverpool v B. Mönchengladbach '77 The Premiership's greatest-ever the Gunners the fright of their lives. 1977's European Cup final saw Kevin comeback? David Beckham-era United 19.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Man Utd Keegan's last-ever appearance for the never knew when they were beaten. The Premiership's greatest-ever Reds, and a tenacious man-marker in Even when they were 3-0 down at half- comeback? David Beckham-era United German defender Berti Vogts. time... never knew when they were beaten. 21.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 10.00 Brian Jacks: Superstars, 1979 Even when they were 3-0 down at half- Old Trafford was packed to the rafters A precious opportunity to enjoy Brian time... as United - under manager Dave Jacks in all his late-'70s pomp, as the 20.00 1989 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 Sexton - sought to avenge defeat at permed action-man trounces all- Australia started the 1989 Ashes series Maine Road earlier in the 1979/80 comers in this slice of TV nostalgia. as heavy underdogs, but made season. 11.00 Henry Cooper: Boxing Legend nonsense of the pundits' predictions 21.30 Man City v Man United, 1983 Profile of heavyweight boxer Henry with an immense opening test batting After John Bond's resignation, City's Cooper, who famously put down display. 1982/83 season fell into a vicious tail- Muhammad Ali at Wembley in 1963 20.30 1989 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 5 spin, and Maine Road desperately with his famous left hook, known as Headingley '81 was Botham's finest needed to see a win over the old 'Henry's Hammer'. hour. But, with 'Beefy' not even enemy. 12.00 David Beckham: Up Close selected eight years on, the Yorkshire 22.00 David Beckham: Up Close Filmed prior to his aggro with Sir Alex ground witnessed a very different Filmed prior to his aggro with Sir Alex and subsequent move to Real Madrid, result. and subsequent move to Real Madrid, this access-all-areas documentary 21.00 Bayern Münich v Leeds United, 1975 this access-all-areas documentary captures Becks' Man United glory Latter-day radio pundit Jimmy Armfield captures Becks' Man United glory years. is Leeds' boss, as the Yorkshire side years. 13.00 Man City v Man United, 1976 travel to Paris and face mighty Bayern 23.00 Duels: All Blacks v Springboks Maine Road's wide pitch was manna in this 1975 European Cup Final. A long-running rivalry, New Zealand from heaven for skilful wingers, and 22.00 Chelsea v Arsenal, 1985 and South Africa's legendary rugby this game saw Utd's Steve Coppell and Two of London's greatest clubs provide union teams took their aggro into a City's Peter Barnes earn early stardom. a typically entertaining contest in this new era with 1995's World Cup Final. 13.30 Prem Classics: Man City v Man Utd 1985 encounter. And the mullet 00.00 Best of Sugar Ray Robinson, Vol 2 Brian Horton's arrival as manager had haircuts add to the nostalgia value! The second of a three-part series an instant impact on Man City, and 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1977 showcasing the life and times of Sugar they were 2-0 up at half-time during In this opening Test of the '77 series, Ray Robinson. Including archive this one. What could possibly go many of the '71 heroes remain in action footage from all his greatest fights. wrong? but, in the meantime, New Zealand 01.30 David Beckham: Up Close 14.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v B'burn have fashioned an exciting new team. Filmed prior to his aggro with Sir Alex This was the Blackburn side of Dunn, and subsequent move to Real Madrid, Duff and Jansen (which Souness broke

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00.00 Muhammad Ali: The Young 11.00 Thomas Hearns: Boxing Legend 20.30 1989 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 4 Champion One of the biggest names in 1980s Staring down the barrel of a second This programme spotlights the young, boxing, Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns often consecutive defeat, England's batsmen cocky, but loveable Ali in the ring with lived up to his nickname, as this have no option other than to attempt to Patterson, Chuvalo and Cooper. devastating collection of TV KOs grind out a draw on day 4. 01.00 Bayern Münich v Leeds United, 1975 proves. 21.00 Malmo v Notts Forest, 1979 Latter-day radio pundit Jimmy Armfield 12.00 Bayern Münich v Leeds United, 1975 Forest - complete with boss Brian is Leeds' boss, as the Yorkshire side Latter-day radio pundit Jimmy Armfield Clough and million-pound winger travel to Paris and face mighty Bayern is Leeds' boss, as the Yorkshire side Trevor Francis - take on Sweden's in this 1975 European Cup Final. travel to Paris and face mighty Bayern reigning champs in this 1979 European 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1977 in this 1975 European Cup Final. Cup Final. In this opening Test of the '77 series, 13.00 Man City v Man United, 1978/79 22.00 Liverpool v QPR, 1987 many of the '71 heroes remain in action A team in free-fall, could out-of-form A top-of-the-table clash from autumn but, in the meantime, New Zealand City, and their under-pressure manager '87, as Jim Smith's high-flying QPR have fashioned an exciting new team. Tony Book, find their feet again against travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool's 03.00 Muhammad Ali: The Young their deadly local rivals? new signings, Beardsley and Barnes. Champion 13.30 Man City v Man United, 1979/80 22.30 Aston Villa v Sheff Wed, 1987 This programme spotlights the young, City were always unpredictable during A Littlewoods Cup clash from cocky, but loveable Ali in the ring with manager Malcolm Allison's second November '87, as Villa, now under Patterson, Chuvalo and Cooper. coming. But, just occasionally, they Graham Taylor's stewardship, play 04.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v B'burn were capable of unexpected genius... host to Howard Wilkinson's Sheffield This was the Blackburn side of Dunn, 14.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Man Utd Wednesday. Duff and Jansen (which Souness broke Yet another classic in the incredible 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1977 up the following year) and they gave series of recent clashes between these It's one test apiece as the Lions' 1977 the Gunners the fright of their lives. two bitter rivals. This 2002 match has a tour travels on to Dunedin, and this 04.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Man Utd little bit of everything... crucial third match. A crunch clash The Premiership's greatest-ever 14.30 Prem Classics: Man Utd v Newcastle between two all-time-great teams. comeback? David Beckham-era United A high-scoring cracker from November 00.00 Sugar Ray Robinson Archive never knew when they were beaten. 2002, as Bobby Robson decides that Special Even when they were 3-0 down at half- attack is the best form of defence... Early fight footage in the legendary time... and Ruud van Nistelrooy agrees with career of Sugar Ray Robinson, who 05.00 Jacks v Thompson: Superstars, him. held the world welterweight title then 1980 15.00 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 3 later became middleweight champion. Elite athletes from opposing sports It's sheer joy for England as Allan 01.00 Malmo v Notts Forest, 1979 compete against each other in special Border's Australia are forced to follow Forest - complete with boss Brian events. And decathlete Daley on, and collapse at the crease once Clough and million-pound winger Thompson attempts to 'psyche out' again. Trevor Francis - take on Sweden's Brian Jacks. 15.30 1985 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 4 reigning champs in this 1979 European A day to remember for David Gower, Cup Final. who, long before becoming a figure of 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1977 Tuesday fun on 'They Think It's All Over' was It's one test apiece as the Lions' 1977 12 December 2006 England's Ashes urn-lifting captain. tour travels on to Dunedin, and this 16.00 Thomas Hearns: Boxing Legend crucial third match. A crunch clash 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1990 One of the biggest names in 1980s between two all-time-great teams. Competitors include Laszlo Fekete, boxing, Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns often 03.00 Sugar Ray Robinson Archive Tjalling Van Den Bosch, Ilkka lived up to his nickname, as this Special Nummisto, App Uspenski and Jón Páll devastating collection of TV KOs Early fight footage in the legendary Sigmarsson. proves. career of Sugar Ray Robinson, who 07.00 Jacks v Thompson: Superstars, 17.00 All Blacks v England 2nd Test 1985 held the world welterweight title then 1980 This might have been a mid-era later became middleweight champion. Elite athletes from opposing sports England side (halfway between 04.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Man Utd compete against each other in special Beaumont and Carling) but they only Yet another classic in the incredible events. And decathlete Daley narrowly lost their 1st test. Now for the series of recent clashes between these Thompson attempts to 'psyche out' 2nd. two bitter rivals. This 2002 match has a Brian Jacks. 18.00 Man City v Man United, 1978/79 little bit of everything... 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1990 A team in free-fall, could out-of-form 04.30 Prem Classics: Man Utd v Newcastle Competitors include Laszlo Fekete, City, and their under-pressure manager A high-scoring cracker from November Tjalling Van Den Bosch, Ilkka Tony Book, find their feet again against 2002, as Bobby Robson decides that Nummisto, App Uspenski and Jón Páll their deadly local rivals? attack is the best form of defence... Sigmarsson. 18.30 Man City v Man United, 1979/80 and Ruud van Nistelrooy agrees with 09.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Man Utd City were always unpredictable during him. Yet another classic in the incredible manager Malcolm Allison's second 05.00 Superstars, 1981: British Final series of recent clashes between these coming. But, just occasionally, they It's the golden era of Jacks and two bitter rivals. This 2002 match has a were capable of unexpected genius... Hooper, but the two great names face little bit of everything... 19.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Man Utd tough competition from a couple of 09.30 Prem Classics: Man Utd v Newcastle Yet another classic in the incredible unfancied contenders today. A high-scoring cracker from November series of recent clashes between these 2002, as Bobby Robson decides that two bitter rivals. This 2002 match has a Wednesday attack is the best form of defence... little bit of everything... and Ruud van Nistelrooy agrees with 19.30 Prem Classics: Man Utd v Newcastle 13 December 2006 him. A high-scoring cracker from November 10.00 Jacks v Thompson: Superstars, 2002, as Bobby Robson decides that 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1992 1980 attack is the best form of defence... The 1992 final features Magnus Ver Elite athletes from opposing sports and Ruud van Nistelrooy agrees with Magnusson, Gary Taylor and Gerrit compete against each other in special him. Badenhorst, performing events events. And decathlete Daley 20.00 1989 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 3 including truck pulling and the dead lift. Thompson attempts to 'psyche out' Stung by their opening test defeat, but 07.00 Superstars, 1981: British Final Brian Jacks. still without Ian Botham, England seek It's the golden era of Jacks and to reply to the Aussies' enormous Hooper, but the two great names face opening total on day 3 from Lord's.

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tough competition from a couple of host to Bobby Robson's high-flying in this action-packed, battle for the unfancied contenders today. Ipswich. much-coveted 'Superstars' trophy. 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1992 19.00 Prem Classics: Fulham v Spurs The 1992 final features Magnus Ver A five-goal thriller from September Magnusson, Gary Taylor and Gerrit 2002 as Jean Tigana's moneybags Thursday Badenhorst, performing events Fulham (remember those days?) 14 December 2006 including truck pulling and the dead lift. launch a fightback against Glenn 09.00 Prem Classics: Fulham v Spurs Hoddle's Spurs. 06.00 Europe's Strongest Man, 1980 A five-goal thriller from September 19.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Everton Hurrah! Geoff Capes begins a TV 2002 as Jean Tigana's moneybags Spurs supporters thanked their lucky legend by bending steel bars, pulling Fulham (remember those days?) stars when Robbie Keane first trucks and ripping up telephone launch a fightback against Glenn exploded onto the scene. He's in top directories. Not at the same time, Hoddle's Spurs. form in this seven-goal thriller from obviously... 09.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Everton 2002. 07.00 Superstars, 1981: Girl Power! Spurs supporters thanked their lucky 20.00 1989 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 5 Girl power! Top women athletes from stars when Robbie Keane first England's selection committee formed all sports compete against each other exploded onto the scene. He's in top an emergency meeting after their in this action-packed, battle for the form in this seven-goal thriller from original picks - minus one Ian Botham - much-coveted 'Superstars' trophy. 2002. lost miserably here. 08.00 Europe's Strongest Man, 1980 10.00 Superstars, 1981: British Final 20.30 1989 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 1 Hurrah! Geoff Capes begins a TV It's the golden era of Jacks and A crucial day for England - their final legend by bending steel bars, pulling Hooper, but the two great names face chance to get a grip on this '89 series trucks and ripping up telephone tough competition from a couple of and keep hold of the Ashes. After directories. Not at the same time, unfancied contenders today. winning the toss, they opt to bat... obviously... 11.00 Muhammad Ali: The Young 21.00 Navy v Army, American Football 09.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Leeds Champion American football is a violent sport at It's May 2003 and Arsenal are once This programme spotlights the young, the best of times, and it gets even again in hot pursuit of the Premiership cocky, but loveable Ali in the ring with nastier when a bit of genuine 'needle' is title. Lowly Leeds meanwhile, under Patterson, Chuvalo and Cooper. involved. , need to win to stay up. 12.00 Malmo v Notts Forest, 1979 22.00 Everton v Bayern Münich, 1987 09.30 Prem Classics: Portsmouth v Leeds Forest - complete with boss Brian A continental clash with a difference An early indication of just what Harry Clough and million-pound winger from late '87, as, with English clubs Redknapp's Pompey were capable of, Trevor Francis - take on Sweden's banned from Europe, Everton take on and the depths to which Peter Reid's reigning champs in this 1979 European Bayern in a Goodison Park friendly. Leeds had fallen. A spanking from Cup Final. 22.30 Oxford v Man United, 1988 2003. 13.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 A trip back in time to a land when 10.00 Superstars, 1981: Girl Power! September 1980, and three cracking Oxford's tiny little Manor Ground was a Girl power! Top women athletes from matches. Man United v Man City, land of fear for Manchester United and all sports compete against each other Portsmouth v Fulham, and Wolves play their new manager, . in this action-packed, battle for the host to Bobby Robson's high-flying 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1977 much-coveted 'Superstars' trophy. Ipswich. One of the great matches from the 11.00 Sugar Ray Robinson Archive 14.00 Prem Classics: Fulham v Spurs Lions' canon, as a genuinely classic Special A five-goal thriller from September side - loaded with Welshmen - pushes Early fight footage in the legendary 2002 as Jean Tigana's moneybags the All Blacks every inch of the way. career of Sugar Ray Robinson, who Fulham (remember those days?) 00.00 Boxing's Best Ever Welterweights held the world welterweight title then launch a fightback against Glenn Featuring Kid Gavilan v Billy Graham, later became middleweight champion. Hoddle's Spurs. Carmen Basilio v Johnny Saxton, Jose 12.00 Duels: England v Scotland, Rugby 14.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Everton Napoles v Ernie Lopez and Sugar Ray Great historical battles have divided Spurs supporters thanked their lucky Leonard v Thomas Hearns. England and Scotland in the past. stars when Robbie Keane first 01.00 Navy v Army, American Football Several centuries later, the great rivalry exploded onto the scene. He's in top American football is a violent sport at stays alive on the rugby fields. form in this seven-goal thriller from the best of times, and it gets even 13.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 2002. nastier when a bit of genuine 'needle' is Old Trafford was packed to the rafters 15.00 1989 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 involved. as United - under manager Dave Australia started the 1989 Ashes series 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1977 Sexton - sought to avenge defeat at as heavy underdogs, but made One of the great matches from the Maine Road earlier in the 1979/80 nonsense of the pundits' predictions Lions' canon, as a genuinely classic season. with an immense opening test batting side - loaded with Welshmen - pushes 13.30 Man City v Man United, 1983 display. the All Blacks every inch of the way. After John Bond's resignation, City's 15.30 1989 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 5 03.00 Boxing's Best Ever Welterweights 1982/83 season fell into a vicious tail- Headingley '81 was Botham's finest Featuring Kid Gavilan v Billy Graham, spin, and Maine Road desperately hour. But, with 'Beefy' not even Carmen Basilio v Johnny Saxton, Jose needed to see a win over the old selected eight years on, the Yorkshire Napoles v Ernie Lopez and Sugar Ray enemy. ground witnessed a very different Leonard v Thomas Hearns. 14.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Leeds result. 04.00 Prem Classics: Fulham v Spurs It's May 2003 and Arsenal are once 16.00 Muhammad Ali: The Young A five-goal thriller from September again in hot pursuit of the Premiership Champion 2002 as Jean Tigana's moneybags title. Lowly Leeds meanwhile, under This programme spotlights the young, Fulham (remember those days?) Peter Reid, need to win to stay up. cocky, but loveable Ali in the ring with launch a fightback against Glenn 14.30 Prem Classics: Portsmouth v Leeds Patterson, Chuvalo and Cooper. Hoddle's Spurs. An early indication of just what Harry 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1977 04.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Everton Redknapp's Pompey were capable of, In this opening Test of the '77 series, Spurs supporters thanked their lucky and the depths to which Peter Reid's many of the '71 heroes remain in action stars when Robbie Keane first Leeds had fallen. A spanking from but, in the meantime, New Zealand exploded onto the scene. He's in top 2003. have fashioned an exciting new team. form in this seven-goal thriller from 15.00 1989 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 3 18.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 2002. Stung by their opening test defeat, but September 1980, and three cracking 05.00 Superstars, 1981: Girl Power! still without Ian Botham, England seek matches. Man United v Man City, Girl power! Top women athletes from to reply to the Aussies' enormous Portsmouth v Fulham, and Wolves play all sports compete against each other opening total on day 3 from Lord's.

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15.30 1989 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 4 03.00 Duran v Buchanan, 1972 15.00 1989 Ashes: 2nd Test, Day 5 Staring down the barrel of a second ITV boxing legend Reg Gutteridge England's selection committee formed consecutive defeat, England's batsmen presents action-packed highlights from an emergency meeting after their have no option other than to attempt to a memorable night at Madison Square original picks - minus one Ian Botham - grind out a draw on day 4. Garden. Get set for a 13-round thriller! lost miserably here. 16.00 Sugar Ray Robinson Archive 04.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Leeds 15.30 1989 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 1 Special It's May 2003 and Arsenal are once A crucial day for England - their final Early fight footage in the legendary again in hot pursuit of the Premiership chance to get a grip on this '89 series career of Sugar Ray Robinson, who title. Lowly Leeds meanwhile, under and keep hold of the Ashes. After held the world welterweight title then Peter Reid, need to win to stay up. winning the toss, they opt to bat... later became middleweight champion. 04.30 Prem Classics: Portsmouth v Leeds 16.00 Boxing's Best Ever Welterweights 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1977 An early indication of just what Harry Featuring Kid Gavilan v Billy Graham, It's one test apiece as the Lions' 1977 Redknapp's Pompey were capable of, Carmen Basilio v Johnny Saxton, Jose tour travels on to Dunedin, and this and the depths to which Peter Reid's Napoles v Ernie Lopez and Sugar Ray crucial third match. A crunch clash Leeds had fallen. A spanking from Leonard v Thomas Hearns. between two all-time-great teams. 2003. 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1977 18.00 Man United v Man City, 1980 05.00 Superstars, 1975: European Finals One of the great matches from the Old Trafford was packed to the rafters 1968 Olympic gold medal hurdler Lions' canon, as a genuinely classic as United - under manager Dave David Hemery is the red-hot favourite side - loaded with Welshmen - pushes Sexton - sought to avenge defeat at for a 'Superstars' win in this action- the All Blacks every inch of the way. Maine Road earlier in the 1979/80 packed 1975 series finale. 18.00 Man United v Man City, 1986 season. Southampton's mid-'80s side were no 18.30 Man City v Man United, 1983 pushovers (how could they be, with After John Bond's resignation, City's Friday Peter Shilton in goal?) and the Saints 1982/83 season fell into a vicious tail- 15 December 2006 force Chelsea all the way in this one. spin, and Maine Road desperately 19.00 Prem Classics: Charlton v Chelsea needed to see a win over the old 06.00 Europe's Strongest Man, 1983 Before the age of Mourinho - and even enemy. It's the golden era of '80s strong-man armed with Abramovich's money - 19.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Leeds TV, as Geoff Capes and rival Jón Páll Chelsea were all-too-capable of It's May 2003 and Arsenal are once Sigmarsson pull trucks and turn over catastrophes like this one from Boxing again in hot pursuit of the Premiership cars. Archie MacPherson introduces. Day 2003. title. Lowly Leeds meanwhile, under 07.00 Superstars, 1975: European Finals 19.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Leicester Peter Reid, need to win to stay up. 1968 Olympic gold medal hurdler In a changing world, it's comforting that 19.30 Prem Classics: Portsmouth v Leeds David Hemery is the red-hot favourite Spurs are always capable of results An early indication of just what Harry for a 'Superstars' win in this action- like this one from 2004... and that Redknapp's Pompey were capable of, packed 1975 series finale. Micky Adams' sides never give up. and the depths to which Peter Reid's 08.00 Europe's Strongest Man, 1983 20.00 1989 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 3 Leeds had fallen. A spanking from It's the golden era of '80s strong-man In reply to the Aussies' opening total of 2003. TV, as Geoff Capes and rival Jón Páll 602, an overwhelmed England attempt 20.00 1989 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 3 Sigmarsson pull trucks and turn over to bat their way to some semblance of England found bowling out the Aussies cars. Archie MacPherson introduces. dignity at Trent Bridge. hard work over the summer of '89, but 09.00 Prem Classics: Charlton v Chelsea 20.30 1989 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 4 could the controversial recall of Ian Before the age of Mourinho - and even Forced to follow on (not for the first Botham do the trick at Old Trafford? armed with Abramovich's money - time during England's long summer of 20.30 1989 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 5 Chelsea were all-too-capable of '89), the best that Gooch, Gower and Four years on from England's trouncing catastrophes like this one from Boxing co can attempt is to bat out a draw. of a downcast Australia, the boot is Day 2003. 21.00 Liverpool v Real Madrid, 1981 firmly on the other foot as Allan 09.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Leicester Europe's showpiece returns to Paris. Border's Aussies take yet another win. In a changing world, it's comforting that Real have won the European Cup 21.00 Duels: England v Scotland, Rugby Spurs are always capable of results many times but this is their first final in Great historical battles have divided like this one from 2004... and that 15 years. Are they ready for it? England and Scotland in the past. Micky Adams' sides never give up. 22.00 Liverpool v Notts Forest, 1988 Several centuries later, the great rivalry 10.00 Cold Fusion: A Warren Miller Film It's 1988, and that classic Liverpool stays alive on the rugby fields. Warren Miller's very latest title sees the side of Beardsley and Barnes turn on 22.00 Liverpool v Man Utd, 1988 critically acclaimed winter sports expert their greatest-ever display. Sheer Keep an eye out for 's unleashing some of his most football poetry from start to finish. cheeky goal-scoring celebrations as spectacular work on the screen. 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1983 the net bulges six times during this 12.00 Liverpool v Real Madrid, 1981 Having run the All Blacks unexpectedly entertaining, late-'80s encounter. Europe's showpiece returns to Paris. close in the opening Test of the '83 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1983 Real have won the European Cup series, the Lions now travel to English rugby was at a low ebb in '83, many times but this is their first final in Wellington. And a passionate home but the Lions were still able to fashion 15 years. Are they ready for it? crowd... a fairly handy side when they travelled 13.00 Man United v Man City, 1986 00.00 Boxing's Best Ever Lightweights to Christchurch for this one. Southampton's mid-'80s side were no A focus on lightweight legends like 00.00 Duran v Buchanan, 1972 pushovers (how could they be, with Benny Leonard, Lou Ambers, Ike ITV boxing legend Reg Gutteridge Peter Shilton in goal?) and the Saints Williams, Jimmy Carter, Carlos Ortiz presents action-packed highlights from force Chelsea all the way in this one. and Roberto Duran. a memorable night at Madison Square 14.00 Prem Classics: Charlton v Chelsea 01.00 Cold Fusion: A Warren Miller Film Garden. Get set for a 13-round thriller! Before the age of Mourinho - and even Warren Miller's very latest title sees the 01.00 Duels: England v Scotland, Rugby armed with Abramovich's money - critically acclaimed winter sports expert Great historical battles have divided Chelsea were all-too-capable of unleashing some of his most England and Scotland in the past. catastrophes like this one from Boxing spectacular work on the screen. Several centuries later, the great rivalry Day 2003. 03.00 Boxing's Best Ever Lightweights stays alive on the rugby fields. 14.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Leicester A focus on lightweight legends like 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1983 In a changing world, it's comforting that Benny Leonard, Lou Ambers, Ike English rugby was at a low ebb in '83, Spurs are always capable of results Williams, Jimmy Carter, Carlos Ortiz but the Lions were still able to fashion like this one from 2004... and that and Roberto Duran. a fairly handy side when they travelled Micky Adams' sides never give up. 04.00 Prem Classics: Charlton v Chelsea to Christchurch for this one. Before the age of Mourinho - and even armed with Abramovich's money -

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Chelsea were all-too-capable of 11.00 Prem Classics: Fulham v Spurs Miller. He's remembered here as a catastrophes like this one from Boxing A five-goal thriller from September superb all-rounder with a fighting spirit. Day 2003. 2002 as Jean Tigana's moneybags 21.00 Liverpool v Arsenal, 1988 04.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Leicester Fulham (remember those days?) George Graham's young Arsenal side In a changing world, it's comforting that launch a fightback against Glenn were the only possible Championship Spurs are always capable of results Hoddle's Spurs. challengers to a -era like this one from 2004... and that 11.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Everton Liverpool when they arrived at Anfield. Micky Adams' sides never give up. Spurs supporters thanked their lucky 21.30 Arsenal v Watford, 1987 05.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams stars when Robbie Keane first A controversial FA Cup quarter-final Today's action from the NBA showcase exploded onto the scene. He's in top from March 1987, as Graham Taylor's features hot action from 'Hot Sauce' form in this seven-goal thriller from Watford travel to Highbury for a match and 'Helicopter', as they thrill the crowd 2002. which is still argued over today. with their showboating. 12.00 Chelsea v Arsenal, 1985 22.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1974 05.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams Two of London's greatest clubs provide Heard about the Grand Prix where the The streetball stars go on a quest for a typically entertaining contest in this leader got boxed in - whilst exiting the new talent; searching the Bronx, 1985 encounter. And the mullet pits - by a Ford Cortina? It happened to Harlem and Brooklyn for a 'scratch' haircuts add to the nostalgia value! Niki Lauda during this one... team to face at Madison Square 13.00 Liverpool v QPR, 1987 22.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1975 Garden. A top-of-the-table clash from autumn Sudden downpour + slick tyres = lots of '87, as Jim Smith's high-flying QPR accidents. Even before all that late travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool's drama, this was a fantastic event with Saturday new signings, Beardsley and Barnes. loads of early overtaking action. 16 December 2006 13.30 Aston Villa v Sheff Wed, 1987 23.00 Rugby: England v All Blacks, 1967 A Littlewoods Cup clash from A little bit of history here; this was the 06.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams November '87, as Villa, now under first-ever international match to have Street basketball is an American Graham Taylor's stewardship, play ever been broadcast on colour TV. And passion, and the US's top players host to Howard Wilkinson's Sheffield it's a game to remember, too. feature in this special series. Today is Wednesday. 23.30 Reg & Harry: Ali v Foreman Spyda's final chance to become a 14.00 Everton v Bayern Münich, 1987 Britain's best-loved boxing regular. A continental clash with a difference commentators, Harry Carpenter and 06.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams from late '87, as, with English clubs Reg Gutteridge, recall heavyweight 'Spyda' came a long way in 2003, but banned from Europe, Everton take on boxing's greatest fight: the 'Rumble in didn't get all the votes he needed to Bayern in a Goodison Park friendly. the Jungle'. join the big boys' squad. But 2004 14.30 Oxford v Man United, 1988 00.00 Foreman on Foreman could be a very different year for him. A trip back in time to a land when With exceptional honesty Big George 07.00 Streetball: NBA Dreams Oxford's tiny little Manor Ground was a describes what it feels like to be face to Today's action from the NBA showcase land of fear for Manchester United and face with huge success, Ali, failure, features hot action from 'Hot Sauce' their new manager, Alex Ferguson. pain and even death. and 'Helicopter', as they thrill the crowd 15.00 Liverpool v Man Utd, 1988 00.30 Boxing Classic: Frazier v Bonavera with their showboating. Keep an eye out for Gordon Strachan's It took a long and hard ten rounds for a 07.30 Streetball: NBA Dreams cheeky goal-scoring celebrations as champion to emerge from this world The streetball stars go on a quest for the net bulges six times during this heavyweight title fight. new talent; searching the Bronx, entertaining, late-'80s encounter. 01.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1974 Harlem and Brooklyn for a 'scratch' 16.00 Giant Haystacks: Wrestling Legend Heard about the Grand Prix where the team to face at Madison Square Big Daddy's deadly rival, Giant leader got boxed in - whilst exiting the Garden. Haystacks was a moody man-mountain pits - by a Ford Cortina? It happened to 08.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams who perked up '80s TV with his brutal Niki Lauda during this one... Street basketball is an American demolitions of leotard-clad 02.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1975 passion, and the US's top players unfortunates. Sudden downpour + slick tyres = lots of feature in this special series. Today is 16.30 Kendo Nagasaki: Wrestling Legend accidents. Even before all that late Spyda's final chance to become a A masked madman, the mysterious drama, this was a fantastic event with regular. Nagasaki silently worked his way loads of early overtaking action. 08.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams through the entire stock of British '80s 02.30 Rugby: England v All Blacks, 1967 'Spyda' came a long way in 2003, but wrestlers; crushing them without effort. A little bit of history here; this was the didn't get all the votes he needed to 17.00 Liverpool v Notts Forest, 1988 first-ever international match to have join the big boys' squad. But 2004 It's 1988, and that classic Liverpool ever been broadcast on colour TV. And could be a very different year for him. side of Beardsley and Barnes turn on it's a game to remember, too. 09.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v B'burn their greatest-ever display. Sheer 03.00 Reg & Harry: Ali v Foreman This was the Blackburn side of Dunn, football poetry from start to finish. Britain's best-loved boxing Duff and Jansen (which Souness broke 18.00 Liverpool v QPR, 1987 commentators, Harry Carpenter and up the following year) and they gave A top-of-the-table clash from autumn Reg Gutteridge, recall heavyweight the Gunners the fright of their lives. '87, as Jim Smith's high-flying QPR boxing's greatest fight: the 'Rumble in 09.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Man Utd travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool's the Jungle'. The Premiership's greatest-ever new signings, Beardsley and Barnes. 03.30 Foreman on Foreman comeback? David Beckham-era United 18.30 Aston Villa v Sheff Wed, 1987 With exceptional honesty Big George never knew when they were beaten. A Littlewoods Cup clash from describes what it feels like to be face to Even when they were 3-0 down at half- November '87, as Villa, now under face with huge success, Ali, failure, time... Graham Taylor's stewardship, play pain and even death. 10.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Man Utd host to Howard Wilkinson's Sheffield 04.00 Boxing Classic: Frazier v Bonavera Yet another classic in the incredible Wednesday. It took a long and hard ten rounds for a series of recent clashes between these 19.00 Storm: A Warren Miller Film champion to emerge from this world two bitter rivals. This 2002 match has a Winter sports film director Warren heavyweight title fight. little bit of everything... Miller was given his biggest-ever 05.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams 10.30 Prem Classics: Man Utd v Newcastle budget for this title and the maestro America's favourite streetball players A high-scoring cracker from November duly delivers with some amazing take their tour to a new city. Featuring 2002, as Bobby Robson decides that footage. star names such as 'Spyda', 'The attack is the best form of defence... 20.30 Keith Miller: Cricket Legend Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. and Ruud van Nistelrooy agrees with Of all Australia's cricketers, few have 05.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams him. been more charismatic than Keith America's favourite streetball players take their tour to a new city. Featuring

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star names such as 'Spyda', 'The host to Howard Wilkinson's Sheffield 00.00 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1983 Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. Wednesday. After making an unexpectedly 13.00 Everton v Bayern Münich, 1987 productive start to their first couple of A continental clash with a difference Tests, the Lions now discover an All Sunday from late '87, as, with English clubs Blacks side now rapidly entering top 17 December 2006 banned from Europe, Everton take on gear. Bayern in a Goodison Park friendly. 00.15 Best of Sugar Ray Robinson, Vol 3 06.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams 13.30 Oxford v Man United, 1988 The final part of a series showcasing America's favourite streetball players A trip back in time to a land when the life and times of '50s boxing's take their tour to a new city. Featuring Oxford's tiny little Manor Ground was a beloved favourite. Including archive star names such as 'Spyda', 'The land of fear for Manchester United and footage from all his greatest fights. Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. their new manager, Alex Ferguson. 01.45 : Up Close 06.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams 14.00 Liverpool v Man Utd, 1988 A relaxed, pre-injury Michael Owen America's favourite streetball players Keep an eye out for Gordon Strachan's seems totally at home in his life as a take their tour to a new city. Featuring cheeky goal-scoring celebrations as prodigy of world football in this star names such as 'Spyda', 'The the net bulges six times during this revealing, Liverpool-era documentary. Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. entertaining, late-'80s encounter. 02.45 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1983 07.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams 15.00 Liverpool v Notts Forest, 1988 It's the third test of the 1983 series and America's favourite streetball players It's 1988, and that classic Liverpool the Lions, after two narrow defeats, take their tour to a new city. Featuring side of Beardsley and Barnes turn on need to win this one to stay in with a star names such as 'Spyda', 'The their greatest-ever display. Sheer chance of squaring things up. Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. football poetry from start to finish. 03.45 All Blacks v Lions: 4th Test, 1983 07.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams 16.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1974 After making an unexpectedly America's favourite streetball players Heard about the Grand Prix where the productive start to their first couple of take their tour to a new city. Featuring leader got boxed in - whilst exiting the Tests, the Lions now discover an All star names such as 'Spyda', 'The pits - by a Ford Cortina? It happened to Blacks side now rapidly entering top Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. Niki Lauda during this one... gear. 08.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams 16.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1975 04.00 Boxing's Best Ever Lightweights America's favourite streetball players Sudden downpour + slick tyres = lots of A focus on lightweight legends like take their tour to a new city. Featuring accidents. Even before all that late Benny Leonard, Lou Ambers, Ike star names such as 'Spyda', 'The drama, this was a fantastic event with Williams, Jimmy Carter, Carlos Ortiz Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. loads of early overtaking action. and Roberto Duran. 08.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams 17.00 Liverpool v QPR, 1987 05.00 Superteams 1980: Rugby v Football America's favourite streetball players A top-of-the-table clash from autumn Two sports with a long and vocal rivalry take their tour to a new city. Featuring '87, as Jim Smith's high-flying QPR for fitness, athleticism and professional star names such as 'Spyda', 'The travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool's pride clash head-on in this entertaining Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. new signings, Beardsley and Barnes. 1980 grudge match. 09.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Leeds 17.30 Aston Villa v Sheff Wed, 1987 It's May 2003 and Arsenal are once A Littlewoods Cup clash from Monday again in hot pursuit of the Premiership November '87, as Villa, now under title. Lowly Leeds meanwhile, under Graham Taylor's stewardship, play 18 December 2006 Peter Reid, need to win to stay up. host to Howard Wilkinson's Sheffield 09.30 Prem Classics: Portsmouth v Leeds Wednesday. 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1996 An early indication of just what Harry 18.00 Everton v Bayern Münich, 1987 Events include the limousine pull, Redknapp's Pompey were capable of, A continental clash with a difference weight lift and log lift. Ojanaho and and the depths to which Peter Reid's from late '87, as, with English clubs Magnusson are the qualifiers. Leeds had fallen. A spanking from banned from Europe, Everton take on 06.30 World's Strongest Man, 1996 2003. Bayern in a Goodison Park friendly. Events include Samson's barrow, car 10.00 Prem Classics: Charlton v Chelsea 18.30 Oxford v Man United, 1988 lift and leg press. The qualifiers for the Before the age of Mourinho - and even A trip back in time to a land when final are Badenhorst and Cowan. armed with Abramovich's money - Oxford's tiny little Manor Ground was a 07.00 Superteams 1980: Rugby v Football Chelsea were all-too-capable of land of fear for Manchester United and Two sports with a long and vocal rivalry catastrophes like this one from Boxing their new manager, Alex Ferguson. for fitness, athleticism and professional Day 2003. 19.00 Malmo v Notts Forest, 1979 pride clash head-on in this entertaining 10.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Leicester Forest - complete with boss Brian 1980 grudge match. In a changing world, it's comforting that Clough and million-pound winger 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1996 Spurs are always capable of results Trevor Francis - take on Sweden's Events include the limousine pull, like this one from 2004... and that reigning champs in this 1979 European weight lift and log lift. Ojanaho and Micky Adams' sides never give up. Cup Final. Magnusson are the qualifiers. 11.00 Prem Classics: Arsenal v B'burn 20.00 Liverpool v Real Madrid, 1981 08.30 World's Strongest Man, 1996 This was the Blackburn side of Dunn, Europe's showpiece returns to Paris. Events include Samson's barrow, car Duff and Jansen (which Souness broke Real have won the European Cup lift and leg press. The qualifiers for the up the following year) and they gave many times but this is their first final in final are Badenhorst and Cowan. the Gunners the fright of their lives. 15 years. Are they ready for it? 09.00 Superstars: Challenge of 11.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Man Utd 21.00 Man United v Chelsea, 1988 Champions The Premiership's greatest-ever An FA Cup 4th Round special, Top sporting celebrities - including comeback? David Beckham-era United featuring Man United v Chelsea, Port 1981 winner Keith Fielding and 1978 never knew when they were beaten. Vale v Spurs (under new manager runner-up Lynn Davies - battle it out for Even when they were 3-0 down at half- Terry Venables), plus Orient v the 'Challenge of Champions' title. time... Nottingham Forest. 10.00 Superteams 1980: Rugby v Football 12.00 Liverpool v QPR, 1987 22.00 Michael Owen: Up Close Two sports with a long and vocal rivalry A top-of-the-table clash from autumn A relaxed, pre-injury Michael Owen for fitness, athleticism and professional '87, as Jim Smith's high-flying QPR seems totally at home in his life as a pride clash head-on in this entertaining travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool's prodigy of world football in this 1980 grudge match. new signings, Beardsley and Barnes. revealing, Liverpool-era documentary. 11.00 Reg & Harry: Ali v Foreman 12.30 Aston Villa v Sheff Wed, 1987 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1983 Britain's best-loved boxing A Littlewoods Cup clash from It's the third test of the 1983 series and commentators, Harry Carpenter and November '87, as Villa, now under the Lions, after two narrow defeats, Reg Gutteridge, recall heavyweight Graham Taylor's stewardship, play need to win this one to stay in with a boxing's greatest fight: the 'Rumble in chance of squaring things up. the Jungle'.

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11.30 Foreman on Foreman 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test 1993 11.00 Boxing Classic: Frazier v Bonavera With exceptional honesty Big George More than anything, a match between It took a long and hard ten rounds for a describes what it feels like to be face to two kickers at the height of their champion to emerge from this world face with huge success, Ali, failure, powers - Hastings and Fox - '93's heavyweight title fight. pain and even death. opening Test match proved a 12.00 Bayern Münich v St Etienne, 1976 12.00 Michael Owen: Up Close memorable affair. 1976's European Cup Final saw the A relaxed, pre-injury Michael Owen 00.00 Boxing Classic: Laguna v Ortiz traditional 'grudge match' between seems totally at home in his life as a ITV's boxing commentator of the '70s, France and Germany represented by prodigy of world football in this '80s and '90s, Reg Gutteridge, their top club sides in this exciting revealing, Liverpool-era documentary. presents this memorable bout between contest. 13.00 Chelsea v Arsenal, 1985 Ismael Laguna and Carlos Ortiz III. 13.00 Liverpool v QPR, 1987 Two of London's greatest clubs provide 01.00 Bayern Münich v St Etienne, 1976 A top-of-the-table clash from autumn a typically entertaining contest in this 1976's European Cup Final saw the '87, as Jim Smith's high-flying QPR 1985 encounter. And the mullet traditional 'grudge match' between travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool's haircuts add to the nostalgia value! France and Germany represented by new signings, Beardsley and Barnes. 14.00 Superstars: Challenge of their top club sides in this exciting 13.30 Aston Villa v Sheff Wed, 1987 Champions contest. A Littlewoods Cup clash from Top sporting celebrities - including 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test 1993 November '87, as Villa, now under 1981 winner Keith Fielding and 1978 More than anything, a match between Graham Taylor's stewardship, play runner-up Lynn Davies - battle it out for two kickers at the height of their host to Howard Wilkinson's Sheffield the 'Challenge of Champions' title. powers - Hastings and Fox - '93's Wednesday. 15.00 1989 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 3 opening Test match proved a 14.00 : Superstars, 1981 England found bowling out the Aussies memorable affair. A special programme featuring only hard work over the summer of '89, but 03.00 Boxing Classic: Laguna v Ortiz those good enough to have previously could the controversial recall of Ian ITV's boxing commentator of the '70s, won British heats. Which includes Botham do the trick at Old Trafford? '80s and '90s, Reg Gutteridge, crash-happy Kevin Keegan. 15.30 1989 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 5 presents this memorable bout between 15.00 1989 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 3 Four years on from England's trouncing Ismael Laguna and Carlos Ortiz III. In reply to the Aussies' opening total of of a downcast Australia, the boot is 04.00 Superstars: Challenge of 602, an overwhelmed England attempt firmly on the other foot as Allan Champions to bat their way to some semblance of Border's Aussies take yet another win. Top sporting celebrities - including dignity at Trent Bridge. 16.00 Reg & Harry: Ali v Foreman 1981 winner Keith Fielding and 1978 15.30 1989 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 4 Britain's best-loved boxing runner-up Lynn Davies - battle it out for Forced to follow on (not for the first commentators, Harry Carpenter and the 'Challenge of Champions' title. time during England's long summer of Reg Gutteridge, recall heavyweight 05.00 Superteams: Watersports, 1982 '89), the best that Gooch, Gower and boxing's greatest fight: the 'Rumble in This spectacular, made-for-TV 1980s co can attempt is to bat out a draw. the Jungle'. 'Superstars' special features all the 16.00 Boxing Classic: Frazier v Bonavera 16.30 Foreman on Foreman world's top watersports competitors. It took a long and hard ten rounds for a With exceptional honesty Big George Ace presenter David Vine explains all. champion to emerge from this world describes what it feels like to be face to heavyweight title fight. face with huge success, Ali, failure, 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1983 pain and even death. Tuesday Having run the All Blacks unexpectedly 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test, 1983 19 December 2006 close in the opening Test of the '83 English rugby was at a low ebb in '83, series, the Lions now travel to but the Lions were still able to fashion 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1996 Wellington. And a passionate home a fairly handy side when they travelled Events include the engine lift, tyre roll, crowd... to Christchurch for this one. axe lift and the 50-metre weight carry. 18.00 Liverpool v QPR, 1987 18.00 Chelsea v Arsenal, 1985 Qualifiers for the final are Vagadal and A top-of-the-table clash from autumn Two of London's greatest clubs provide Bergmanis. '87, as Jim Smith's high-flying QPR a typically entertaining contest in this 06.30 World's Strongest Man, 1996 travel to Anfield to meet Liverpool's 1985 encounter. And the mullet Events include carry and drag, battle of new signings, Beardsley and Barnes. haircuts add to the nostalgia value! the stones, rock lift and car race. 18.30 Aston Villa v Sheff Wed, 1987 19.00 Superstars: Challenge of Qualifiers for the final are Kiri and A Littlewoods Cup clash from Champions Rasmussen. November '87, as Villa, now under Top sporting celebrities - including 07.00 Superteams: Watersports, 1982 Graham Taylor's stewardship, play 1981 winner Keith Fielding and 1978 This spectacular, made-for-TV 1980s host to Howard Wilkinson's Sheffield runner-up Lynn Davies - battle it out for 'Superstars' special features all the Wednesday. the 'Challenge of Champions' title. world's top watersports competitors. 19.00 Kevin Keegan: Superstars, 1981 20.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 1 Ace presenter David Vine explains all. A special programme featuring only Mixing the old guard - Gooch and 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1996 those good enough to have previously Gatting - with new names like Atherton, Events include the engine lift, tyre roll, won British heats. Which includes Hick and Caddick, England approach axe lift and the 50-metre weight carry. crash-happy Kevin Keegan. this opening test with fresh confidence. Qualifiers for the final are Vagadal and 20.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 3 20.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 Bergmanis. After slumping to a disappointing 210, Having skittled Australia out for under 08.30 World's Strongest Man, 1996 new-look England attempt to repeat 300, England's batsmen now arrive at Events include carry and drag, battle of their impressive opening-innings the crease in confident mood. Cue a the stones, rock lift and car race. performance with the ball. young spinner called Shane Warne... Qualifiers for the final are Kiri and 20.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 4 21.00 Bayern Münich v St Etienne, 1976 Rasmussen. Australia can be a cruel bunch at 1976's European Cup Final saw the 09.00 Kevin Keegan: Superstars, 1981 times. Having racked up a massive traditional 'grudge match' between A special programme featuring only second-innings total, they put England France and Germany represented by those good enough to have previously back into bat... purely to bowl them out. their top club sides in this exciting won British heats. Which includes 21.00 Liverpool v Brugge, 1978 contest. crash-happy Kevin Keegan. It's home advantage for Liverpool, as 22.00 Watford v Liverpool, 1986 10.00 Superteams: Watersports, 1982 they only have to travel as far as A mid-'80s culture clash, as Graham This spectacular, made-for-TV 1980s Wembley in order to face Belgium's Taylor's Watford meets Kenny 'Superstars' special features all the League champions in this showpiece Dalglish's sweet-passing Liverpool in world's top watersports competitors. final. an end-to-end and entertaining Ace presenter David Vine explains all. encounter.

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22.00 Sheffield Wed v West Ham, 1986 presents this memorable bout between 22.00 Leicester City v Liverpool, 1986 An FA Cup quarter-final from West Ismael Laguna and Carlos Ortiz III. Reborn following Bryan Hamilton's Ham's most successful 1st Division 12.00 Liverpool v Brugge, 1978 summer appointment as manager, season, as Cottee, McAvennie and It's home advantage for Liverpool, as Leicester City now face an early- their team-mates travel to Hillsborough. they only have to travel as far as season test at home to reigning 22.30 Arsenal v Watford, 1987 Wembley in order to face Belgium's champions Liverpool. A controversial FA Cup quarter-final League champions in this showpiece 22.30 Norwich City v Everton, 1986 from March 1987, as Graham Taylor's final. Newly-promoted Norwich fancied Watford travel to Highbury for a match 13.00 Everton v Bayern Münich, 1987 themselves for a mid-'80s crack at the which is still argued over today. A continental clash with a difference league title, but 's 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1993 from late '87, as, with English clubs Everton here force an early reality A resurgent Lions squad put up a fierce banned from Europe, Everton take on check. battle, led by Leonard, Underwood, Bayern in a Goodison Park friendly. 23.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1993 Hastings and Andrew. But can they at 13.30 Oxford v Man United, 1988 As the '93 Test tour enters Auckland, last overpower the mighty All Blacks? A trip back in time to a land when the most talented Lions squad in years 00.00 Sonny Liston: Boxing Legend Oxford's tiny little Manor Ground was a now finds themselves stretched by an Legendary heavyweight Sonny Liston land of fear for Manchester United and excitingly on-form All Blacks side. fights against Cleveland Williams, Roy their new manager, Alex Ferguson. 00.00 John H Stracey: Boxing Legend Harris, Eddie Machen, Floyd Patterson 14.00 Superteams 1984, Rugby v Athletics Battling Brit Stracey achieved the and Chuck Wepner. It's like 'Superstars', but with teams! ultimate in December 1975 when he 01.00 Liverpool v Brugge, 1978 Crazily competitive sportsmen from two became the undisputed welterweight It's home advantage for Liverpool, as distinctively different disciplines battle it champion of the world in Mexico City. they only have to travel as far as out for the 1984 title. 01.00 Notts Forest v Hamburg, 1980 Wembley in order to face Belgium's 15.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 1 European Cup Final 1980. Can Brian League champions in this showpiece Mixing the old guard - Gooch and Clough's Forest, become the seventh final. Gatting - with new names like Atherton, club to win back-to-back European 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1993 Hick and Caddick, England approach Cups as they take on Kevin Keegan's A resurgent Lions squad put up a fierce this opening test with fresh confidence. Hamburg? battle, led by Leonard, Underwood, 15.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 02.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1993 Hastings and Andrew. But can they at Having skittled Australia out for under As the '93 Test tour enters Auckland, last overpower the mighty All Blacks? 300, England's batsmen now arrive at the most talented Lions squad in years 03.00 Sonny Liston: Boxing Legend the crease in confident mood. Cue a now finds themselves stretched by an Legendary heavyweight Sonny Liston young spinner called Shane Warne... excitingly on-form All Blacks side. fights against Cleveland Williams, Roy 16.00 Boxing Classic: Laguna v Ortiz 03.00 John H Stracey: Boxing Legend Harris, Eddie Machen, Floyd Patterson ITV's boxing commentator of the '70s, Battling Brit Stracey achieved the and Chuck Wepner. '80s and '90s, Reg Gutteridge, ultimate in December 1975 when he 04.00 Kevin Keegan: Superstars, 1981 presents this memorable bout between became the undisputed welterweight A special programme featuring only Ismael Laguna and Carlos Ortiz III. champion of the world in Mexico City. those good enough to have previously 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test, 1983 04.00 Superteams 1984, Rugby v Athletics won British heats. Which includes It's the third test of the 1983 series and It's like 'Superstars', but with teams! crash-happy Kevin Keegan. the Lions, after two narrow defeats, Crazily competitive sportsmen from two 05.00 Superteams 1984, Rugby v Athletics need to win this one to stay in with a distinctively different disciplines battle it It's like 'Superstars', but with teams! chance of squaring things up. out for the 1984 title. Crazily competitive sportsmen from two 18.00 Everton v Bayern Münich, 1987 05.00 The Superteams, 1985 distinctively different disciplines battle it A continental clash with a difference It's watersports versus ball sports as out for the 1984 title. from late '87, as, with English clubs 1985's greatest sets of sporting banned from Europe, Everton take on 'Superstars' battle it out for TV Bayern in a Goodison Park friendly. supremacy. Wednesday 18.30 Oxford v Man United, 1988 20 December 2006 A trip back in time to a land when Oxford's tiny little Manor Ground was a Thursday 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1996 land of fear for Manchester United and 21 December 2006 Events include power stairs, tractor their new manager, Alex Ferguson. pull, car roll, breeze block toss, 19.00 Equestrian: FEI World 2006 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1997 Hercules hold, cask circle, dead lift and The award-winning magazine Heat one of the World's Strongest Man farmer's walk. programme brings you all the latest competition 1997. Will champion 07.00 Superteams 1984, Rugby v Athletics news from the world of equestrianism. Magnus Ver Magnusson make it It's like 'Superstars', but with teams! 19.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 4 through to the final? Crazily competitive sportsmen from two Australia can be a cruel bunch at 06.30 Equestrian: FEI World 2006 distinctively different disciplines battle it times. Having racked up a massive The award-winning magazine out for the 1984 title. second-innings total, they put England programme brings you all the latest 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1996 back into bat... purely to bowl them out. news from the world of equestrianism. Events include power stairs, tractor 20.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 5 07.00 The Superteams, 1985 pull, car roll, breeze block toss, Rocked to their foundations by Shane It's watersports versus ball sports as Hercules hold, cask circle, dead lift and Warne during the first innings, England 1985's greatest sets of sporting farmer's walk. now require an improbable 512 from 'Superstars' battle it out for TV 09.00 Superteams: Watersports, 1982 their second to grind out a draw. supremacy. This spectacular, made-for-TV 1980s 20.30 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 1 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1997 'Superstars' special features all the The Oval's sixth and final test of the '93 Heat one of the World's Strongest Man world's top watersports competitors. series marked England's final competition 1997. Will champion Ace presenter David Vine explains all. opportunity to win some pride out of a Magnus Ver Magnusson make it 10.00 Superteams 1984, Rugby v Athletics disappointing summer. through to the final? It's like 'Superstars', but with teams! 21.00 Notts Forest v Hamburg, 1980 08.30 World's Strongest Man, 1997 Crazily competitive sportsmen from two European Cup Final 1980. Can Brian Heat two of the World's Strongest Man distinctively different disciplines battle it Clough's Forest, become the seventh competition 1997. Events include the out for the 1984 title. club to win back-to-back European farmer's lift. 11.00 Boxing Classic: Laguna v Ortiz Cups as they take on Kevin Keegan's 09.00 World's Strongest Man, 1997 ITV's boxing commentator of the '70s, Hamburg? The third heat of the 1997 challenge. '80s and '90s, Reg Gutteridge, Events include weightlifting and the

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stairs. The qualifiers for the final are 20.30 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 3 08.00 World's Strongest Man, 1997 Ollesch and Samuelson. Another day of success with the bat for The third heat of the 1997 challenge. 09.30 World's Strongest Man, 1997 England, as new names Atherton, Events include weightlifting and the Action from the World's Strongest Man Stewart and Ramprakash click into stairs. The qualifiers for the final are competition 1997. Events include the gear. Highlights to enjoy from The Ollesch and Samuelson. car walk, the barrel toss and boulder Oval. 08.30 World's Strongest Man, 1997 lift. 21.00 Aston Villa v Bayern Münich, 1982 Action from the World's Strongest Man 10.00 The Superteams, 1985 Villa were nowhere in the league competition 1997. Events include the It's watersports versus ball sports as during 1981/82 and had recently lost car walk, the barrel toss and boulder 1985's greatest sets of sporting manager . But they lift. 'Superstars' battle it out for TV raised their game for this European 09.00 The Best of Torvill and Dean supremacy. Cup final. Britain's darlings of the mid-1980s, 11.00 Sonny Liston: Boxing Legend 22.00 Man United v Spurs, 1986 every one of ice-dancers extraordinaire Legendary heavyweight Sonny Liston A six-goal thriller from early in Alex Torvill and Dean's most memorable fights against Cleveland Williams, Roy Ferguson's Old Trafford reign, as these performances feature here. Harris, Eddie Machen, Floyd Patterson two rival sides produce yet another in 09.30 John Curry's 50 Golden Days and Chuck Wepner. their entry of TV classics. As luck would have it, a BBC 12.00 Notts Forest v Hamburg, 1980 23.00 RWC: All Blacks v Japan, 1995 documentary crew was on hand to European Cup Final 1980. Can Brian Japan have the very dubious honour of track gold-medal-winning John Curry's Clough's Forest, become the seventh making history in this classic match. every move during the 1976 Winter club to win back-to-back European Oh dear...the most points ever scored Olympics. Cups as they take on Kevin Keegan's against a team in a Rugby World Cup. 10.00 Storm: A Warren Miller Film Hamburg? 00.00 Jack Dempsey: Boxing Legend Winter sports film director Warren 13.00 Equestrian: FEI World 2006 One of heavyweight boxing's greatest- Miller was given his biggest-ever The award-winning magazine ever names, this programme offers a budget for this title and the maestro programme brings you all the latest precious opportunity to see the great duly delivers with some amazing news from the world of equestrianism. Jack Dempsey in his prime. footage. 13.30 Liverpool v Man Utd, 1988 01.00 Aston Villa v Bayern Münich, 1982 11.30 Reg & Harry: Ali v Foreman Keep an eye out for Gordon Strachan's Villa were nowhere in the league Britain's best-loved boxing cheeky goal-scoring celebrations as during 1981/82 and had recently lost commentators, Harry Carpenter and the net bulges six times during this manager Ron Saunders. But they Reg Gutteridge, recall heavyweight entertaining, late-'80s encounter. raised their game for this European boxing's greatest fight: the 'Rumble in 14.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 Cup final. the Jungle'. Having skittled Australia out for under 02.00 RWC: All Blacks v Japan, 1995 12.00 Aston Villa v Bayern Münich, 1982 300, England's batsmen now arrive at Japan have the very dubious honour of Villa were nowhere in the league the crease in confident mood. Cue a making history in this classic match. during 1981/82 and had recently lost young spinner called Shane Warne... Oh dear...the most points ever scored manager Ron Saunders. But they 15.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 3 against a team in a Rugby World Cup. raised their game for this European After slumping to a disappointing 210, 03.00 Jack Dempsey: Boxing Legend Cup final. new-look England attempt to repeat One of heavyweight boxing's greatest- 13.00 Liverpool v Notts Forest, 1988 their impressive opening-innings ever names, this programme offers a It's 1988, and that classic Liverpool performance with the ball. precious opportunity to see the great side of Beardsley and Barnes turn on 15.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 4 Jack Dempsey in his prime. their greatest-ever display. Sheer Australia can be a cruel bunch at 04.00 The Best of Torvill and Dean football poetry from start to finish. times. Having racked up a massive Britain's darlings of the mid-1980s, 14.00 The Best of Torvill and Dean second-innings total, they put England every one of ice-dancers extraordinaire Britain's darlings of the mid-1980s, back into bat... purely to bowl them out. Torvill and Dean's most memorable every one of ice-dancers extraordinaire 16.00 Sonny Liston: Boxing Legend performances feature here. Torvill and Dean's most memorable Legendary heavyweight Sonny Liston 04.30 Katarina Witt: Olympic Legend performances feature here. fights against Cleveland Williams, Roy Stunningly beautiful ice-skater (and 14.30 John Curry's 50 Golden Days Harris, Eddie Machen, Floyd Patterson future 'Playboy' model) Katarina Witt As luck would have it, a BBC and Chuck Wepner. captured the world's attention during documentary crew was on hand to 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 1st Test 1993 the 'anything goes' 1980s. track gold-medal-winning John Curry's More than anything, a match between 05.00 World's Strongest Man, 1997 every move during the 1976 Winter two kickers at the height of their Final of World's Strongest Man 1997. Olympics. powers - Hastings and Fox - '93's Events include the car and log lift. 15.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 5 opening Test match proved a Jouko Anola from Finland is in Rocked to their foundations by Shane memorable affair. commanding form here. Warne during the first innings, England 18.00 Liverpool v Man Utd, 1988 now require an improbable 512 from Keep an eye out for Gordon Strachan's their second to grind out a draw. cheeky goal-scoring celebrations as Friday 15.30 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 1 the net bulges six times during this 22 December 2006 The Oval's sixth and final test of the '93 entertaining, late-'80s encounter. series marked England's final 19.00 John Curry's 50 Golden Days 06.00 World's Strongest Man, 1997 opportunity to win some pride out of a As luck would have it, a BBC The third heat of the 1997 challenge. disappointing summer. documentary crew was on hand to Events include weightlifting and the 16.00 John H Stracey: Boxing Legend track gold-medal-winning John Curry's stairs. The qualifiers for the final are Battling Brit Stracey achieved the every move during the 1976 Winter Ollesch and Samuelson. ultimate in December 1975 when he Olympics. 06.30 World's Strongest Man, 1997 became the undisputed welterweight 19.30 Katarina Witt: Olympic Legend Action from the World's Strongest Man champion of the world in Mexico City. Stunningly beautiful ice-skater (and competition 1997. Events include the 17.00 All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test, 1993 future 'Playboy' model) Katarina Witt car walk, the barrel toss and boulder A resurgent Lions squad put up a fierce captured the world's attention during lift. battle, led by Leonard, Underwood, the 'anything goes' 1980s. 07.00 World's Strongest Man, 1997 Hastings and Andrew. But can they at 20.00 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 2 Final of World's Strongest Man 1997. last overpower the mighty All Blacks? A day of unexpected delight for Events include the car and log lift. 18.00 Liverpool v Notts Forest, 1988 England at The Oval, as first they post Jouko Anola from Finland is in It's 1988, and that classic Liverpool a big total against the Aussies, then commanding form here. side of Beardsley and Barnes turn on actually manage to bowl them out. their greatest-ever display. Sheer football poetry from start to finish.

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19.00 The Best of Torvill and Dean Saturday 16.00 Waddell's Wrestling: Xmas Special Britain's darlings of the mid-1980s, In the words of Slade, 'It's every one of ice-dancers extraordinaire 23 December 2006 Christmaaaasss!' And, from the same Torvill and Dean's most memorable era, Sid Waddell raids the wrestling TV performances feature here. 06.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams archives for his favourite festive clips. 19.30 John Curry's 50 Golden Days As the end of the 'Streetball' tour 17.00 FA Cup Final '87: Coventry v Spurs As luck would have it, a BBC nears, will 'Spyda' finally make the cut A five-goal thriller, and one of documentary crew was on hand to and become a regular? Also featuring Wembley's best-ever FA Cup finals, as track gold-medal-winning John Curry's 'Half Man' and 'The Professor'. big favourites Spurs (Glenn Hoddle every move during the 1976 Winter 06.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams and all) take on unfancied Coventry. Olympics. The tension mounts during the final 18.00 Watford v Liverpool, 1986 20.00 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 4 episode of this series' nationwide tour. A mid-'80s culture clash, as Graham It's too little, too late to save the series, Featuring favourites like 'Half Man' and Taylor's Watford meets Kenny but at least England's batsmen gave 'The Professor' in action. Dalglish's sweet-passing Liverpool in the Aussies the runaround once during 07.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams an end-to-end and entertaining the downbeat summer of '93. America's favourite streetball players encounter. 20.30 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 5 take their tour to a new city. Featuring 19.00 Journey: A Warren Miller Film Have the Aussies got their mind on the star names such as 'Spyda', 'The Ace film-maker Warren Miller takes a plane home? After turning in Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. sentimental journey to the mountain devastating performances all summer, 07.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams range of his birth, which also just their batting now unexpectedly America's favourite street basketball happens to be the home of Bode Miller. collapses... players tour the US again, and this 21.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Hate 21.00 Roma v Liverpool, 1984 series marks Spyda's final chance to Who really are the sports stars we How about this for a footballing step up and become a regular player. love? Who are the ones we love to 'Mission Impossible'? A European Cup 08.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams hate? And why? A revealing and Final against AS Roma in...Rome. But As the end of the 'Streetball' tour surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. Liverpool were happy to take on all- nears, will 'Spyda' finally make the cut 23.00 Rugby: England v All Blacks, 1973 comers. and become a regular? Also featuring Fresh into his captaincy, new skipper 22.00 FA Cup Final '87: Coventry v Spurs 'Half Man' and 'The Professor'. John Pullvin takes England into battle A five-goal thriller, and one of 08.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams against the All Blacks during the grim Wembley's best-ever FA Cup finals, as The tension mounts during the final Antipodean winter of '73. big favourites Spurs (Glenn Hoddle episode of this series' nationwide tour. 23.30 Reg & Harry: Johnson v Jeffries and all) take on unfancied Coventry. Featuring favourites like 'Half Man' and Britain's best-loved boxing 23.00 RWC: All Blacks v Scotland, 1995 'The Professor' in action. commentators, Harry Carpenter and With nine tries and almost 80 points on 09.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Hate Reg Gutteridge, jointly recall an epic the board, this high-scoring classic Who really are the sports stars we televised fight between Johnson and between New Zealand and Scotland love? Who are the ones we love to Jeffries. was the pick of the 1995 quarter-finals. hate? And why? A revealing and 00.00 Jack Johnson: Boxing Legend 00.00 Jersey Joe Walcott: Boxing Legend surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. A legendary figure, 2008 will mark the A man overlooked by history, in 1951 - 11.00 David Beckham: Up Close hundredth anniversary of Johnson at the age of 37 - 'Jersey' Joe became Filmed prior to his aggro with Sir Alex having become the world heavyweight the oldest world heavyweight champ and subsequent move to Real Madrid, title's first African-American champion. ever. Until George Foreman... this access-all-areas documentary 01.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Hate 01.00 Storm: A Warren Miller Film captures Becks' Man United glory Who really are the sports stars we Winter sports film director Warren years. love? Who are the ones we love to Miller was given his biggest-ever 12.00 Watford v Liverpool, 1986 hate? And why? A revealing and budget for this title and the maestro A mid-'80s culture clash, as Graham surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. duly delivers with some amazing Taylor's Watford meets Kenny 03.00 Reg & Harry: Johnson v Jeffries footage. Dalglish's sweet-passing Liverpool in Britain's best-loved boxing 02.30 Roma v Liverpool, 1984 an end-to-end and entertaining commentators, Harry Carpenter and How about this for a footballing encounter. Reg Gutteridge, jointly recall an epic 'Mission Impossible'? A European Cup 13.00 Sheffield Wed v West Ham, 1986 televised fight between Johnson and Final against AS Roma in...Rome. But An FA Cup quarter-final from West Jeffries. Liverpool were happy to take on all- Ham's most successful 1st Division 03.30 Jack Johnson: Boxing Legend comers. season, as Cottee, McAvennie and A legendary figure, 2008 will mark the 03.30 Jersey Joe Walcott: Boxing Legend their team-mates travel to Hillsborough. hundredth anniversary of Johnson A man overlooked by history, in 1951 - 13.30 Arsenal v Watford, 1987 having become the world heavyweight at the age of 37 - 'Jersey' Joe became A controversial FA Cup quarter-final title's first African-American champion. the oldest world heavyweight champ from March 1987, as Graham Taylor's 04.30 Rugby: England v All Blacks, 1973 ever. Until George Foreman... Watford travel to Highbury for a match Fresh into his captaincy, new skipper 04.30 Prem Classics: Spurs v Leicester which is still argued over today. John Pullvin takes England into battle In a changing world, it's comforting that 14.00 Leicester City v Liverpool, 1986 against the All Blacks during the grim Spurs are always capable of results Reborn following Bryan Hamilton's Antipodean winter of '73. like this one from 2004... and that summer appointment as manager, 05.00 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams Micky Adams' sides never give up. Leicester City now face an early- America's top urban streetballers take 05.00 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams season test at home to reigning part in the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour. Each America's favourite streetball players champions Liverpool. stop features an Open Run and a take their tour to a new city. Featuring 14.30 Norwich City v Everton, 1986 game displaying the best streetballers. star names such as 'Spyda', 'The Newly-promoted Norwich fancied 05.30 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams Professor' and 'Pharmacist'. themselves for a mid-'80s crack at the Featuring old favourites such as 05.30 Streetball 2004: NBA Dreams league title, but Howard Kendall's 'Spyda', 'Main Event' and 'The America's favourite street basketball Everton here force an early reality Professor'; along with new players like players tour the US again, and this check. 'Baby Shack', 'Pharmacist' and series marks Spyda's final chance to 15.00 Man United v Spurs, 1986 'Spinmaster'. step up and become a regular player. A six-goal thriller from early in Alex Ferguson's Old Trafford reign, as these two rival sides produce yet another in their entry of TV classics.

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Sunday 16.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1975 Monday Sudden downpour + slick tyres = lots of 24 December 2006 accidents. Even before all that late 25 December 2006 drama, this was a fantastic event with 06.00 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams loads of early overtaking action. 06.00 Ian 'Beefy' Botham: Cricket Legend In each city stop on the streetballers' 16.30 James Hunt: British Grand Prix '77 A quarter of a century on from his nationwide tour, local players get a The summer of '77 means Hunt-mania 'miracle of '81' prime, Ian Botham chance to compete for a slot on the at Silverstone, an arch-rival in Niki remains one of British sport's biggest roster and an endorsement deal. Lauda and, best of all, an excitable names. This documentary profiles him. 06.30 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams Murray Walker in the commentary box. 06.30 Dennis Lillee: Cricket Legend Featuring old favourites such as 17.00 Leicester City v Liverpool, 1986 An often terrifying figure, Australian 'Spyda', 'Main Event' and 'The Reborn following Bryan Hamilton's legend Lillee thundered down the pitch Professor'; along with new players like summer appointment as manager, to deliver some of the fiercest fast 'Baby Shack' and the 'Spinmaster'. Leicester City now face an early- bowling the world had ever seen. 07.00 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams season test at home to reigning 07.00 Steve Waugh: Cricket Legend America's top urban streetballers take champions Liverpool. Continuing a run of astonishing global part in the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour. Each 17.30 Norwich City v Everton, 1986 achievement, Waugh became stop features an Open Run and a Newly-promoted Norwich fancied Australia's captain in 1999, leading game displaying the best streetballers. themselves for a mid-'80s crack at the them on a five-year-long journey of 07.30 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams league title, but Howard Kendall's success. Featuring old favourites such as Everton here force an early reality 07.30 Donald Bradman: Cricket Legend 'Spyda', 'Main Event' and 'The check. Legends of Cricket this time features Professor'; along with new players like 18.00 Man United v Spurs, 1986 the greatest of all time - Sir Don 'Baby Shack', 'Pharmacist' and A six-goal thriller from early in Alex Bradman. A look at how life really was 'Spinmaster'. Ferguson's Old Trafford reign, as these for The Don at the top of his game. 08.00 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams two rival sides produce yet another in 08.00 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 1 In each city stop on the streetballers' their entry of TV classics. A day of joy for English cricket-lovers, nationwide tour, local players get a 19.00 Roma v Liverpool, 1984 as Gough, Caddick and Malcolm rip chance to compete for a slot on the How about this for a footballing through the slow-starting Aussies. And roster and an endorsement deal. 'Mission Impossible'? A European Cup there's good work with the bat, too. 08.30 Streetball 2005: NBA Dreams Final against AS Roma in...Rome. But 08.30 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 Featuring old favourites such as Liverpool were happy to take on all- Australia's bowling attack was the 'Spyda', 'Main Event' and 'The comers. world's best, but there were days Professor'; along with new players like 20.00 : Up Close during the Atherton era when England 'Baby Shack' and the 'Spinmaster'. A potential superstar, Jamie batted beautifully. This was one of 09.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Love Redknapp's career was sadly cut short them. Who really are the sports stars we by injury. This film sees him at the 09.00 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 3 love? Who are the ones we love to height of his 'Spice Boys' Liverpool Having dominated the early stages of hate? And why? A revealing and fame. this first test, England were now even surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. 21.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Love confident enough to declare. And then 11.00 Jamie Redknapp: Up Close Who really are the sports stars we attempt to bowl Australia out... A potential superstar, Jamie love? Who are the ones we love to 09.30 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 4 Redknapp's career was sadly cut short hate? And why? A revealing and The dream finish to England's perfect by injury. This film sees him at the surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. first test? Or yet more bitter height of his 'Spice Boys' Liverpool 23.00 RWC: New Zealand v England, 1995 disappointment? The home side's fame. "He's just a beast, isn't he?" pondered bowlers have two days to skittle the 12.00 Sheffield Wed v West Ham, 1986 a bemused Will Carling, after coming Aussies out. An FA Cup quarter-final from West up against a prime-era Jonah Lomu in 10.00 1997 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 2 Ham's most successful 1st Division this memorable World Cup semi-final. The second day of a crucial test for season, as Cottee, McAvennie and 00.00 Sugar Ray Robinson: Boxing England at Trent Bridge. Now 2-1 their team-mates travel to Hillsborough. Legend down (having won the 1st) Mike 12.30 Arsenal v Watford, 1987 Sugar Ray won the world welterweight Atherton's men need to produce a top A controversial FA Cup quarter-final crown in 1946 and held the title for five performance. from March 1987, as Graham Taylor's years. He is regarded as, pound for 10.30 1997 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 3 Watford travel to Highbury for a match pound, the greatest boxer ever. Mike Atherton's men need to produce a which is still argued over today. 01.30 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Love stellar Trent Bridge batting 13.00 Leicester City v Liverpool, 1986 Who really are the sports stars we performance if they're going to retain Reborn following Bryan Hamilton's love? Who are the ones we love to any hope of regaining the Ashes. summer appointment as manager, hate? And why? A revealing and 11.00 1997 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 4 Leicester City now face an early- surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. If they're going to have any hope of season test at home to reigning 03.30 Sugar Ray Robinson: Boxing winning the Ashes, England must champions Liverpool. Legend reach a tough Aussie target of 512 and 13.30 Norwich City v Everton, 1986 Sugar Ray won the world welterweight gain a draw from this Trent Bridge test. Newly-promoted Norwich fancied crown in 1946 and held the title for five 11.30 1997 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 1 themselves for a mid-'80s crack at the years. He is regarded as, pound for How much would you fancy going into league title, but Howard Kendall's pound, the greatest boxer ever. bat against Warne and McGrath? Everton here force an early reality 05.00 Shane Warne: Cricket Legend About as much as England's opening check. His delivery to bamboozle Mike Gatting order, judging by this performance at 14.00 Man United v Spurs, 1986 was voted the 'ball of the Century'. This The Oval. A six-goal thriller from early in Alex is the eventful life story of cricket's 12.00 1997 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 2 Ferguson's Old Trafford reign, as these greatest modern-day spinner. When 'Tuffers' was on form, Australian two rival sides produce yet another in 05.30 Allan Border: Cricket Legend batsmen ran screaming, and England's their entry of TV classics. A natural-born run machine, this spin-doctor turned in the performance 15.00 FA Cup Final '87: Coventry v Spurs diminutive dynamo took Australian of his life here at The Oval. A five-goal thriller, and one of cricket out of the gutter and fashioned 12.30 1997 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 3 Wembley's best-ever FA Cup finals, as it into the greatest side on Earth. A ludicrous day of low-scoring cricket big favourites Spurs (Glenn Hoddle from The Oval as England's batsmen and all) take on unfancied Coventry. fail, but their bowlers - led by Tufnell and Caddick - shine once more.

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13.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 1 20.30 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 4 04.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 2 Mixing the old guard - Gooch and The dream finish to England's perfect Day 2 of the 3rd Test and Ian Botham Gatting - with new names like Atherton, first test? Or yet more bitter is the man to watch. Despite a big Hick and Caddick, England approach disappointment? The home side's batting effort by the Aussies, Beefy just this opening test with fresh confidence. bowlers have two days to skittle the can't help taking some superb wickets! 13.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 Aussies out. 04.30 Donald Bradman: Cricket Legend Having skittled Australia out for under 21.00 1997 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 2 Legends of Cricket this time features 300, England's batsmen now arrive at The second day of a crucial test for the greatest of all time - Sir Don the crease in confident mood. Cue a England at Trent Bridge. Now 2-1 Bradman. A look at how life really was young spinner called Shane Warne... down (having won the 1st) Mike for The Don at the top of his game. 14.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 3 Atherton's men need to produce a top 05.00 Boxing: 15 Greatest-Ever Rounds After slumping to a disappointing 210, performance. The kings of the ring turn on their best- new-look England attempt to repeat 21.30 1997 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 3 ever displays. Featuring Jack their impressive opening-innings Mike Atherton's men need to produce a Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Jake performance with the ball. stellar Trent Bridge batting LaMotta, Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe 14.30 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 4 performance if they're going to retain Louis. Australia can be a cruel bunch at any hope of regaining the Ashes. 05.30 Boxing: 15 Greatest-Ever Rounds times. Having racked up a massive 22.00 1997 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 4 Action featuring Robinson, Tyson and second-innings total, they put England If they're going to have any hope of round eight of Ali's 'Rumble in the back into bat... purely to bowl them out. winning the Ashes, England must Jungle', widely considered to be the 15.00 1993 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 5 reach a tough Aussie target of 512 and greatest round in boxing history. Rocked to their foundations by Shane gain a draw from this Trent Bridge test. Warne during the first innings, England 22.30 1997 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 1 now require an improbable 512 from How much would you fancy going into Tuesday their second to grind out a draw. bat against Warne and McGrath? 26 December 2006 15.30 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 1 About as much as England's opening The Oval's sixth and final test of the '93 order, judging by this performance at 06.00 Greatest Boxing Knockouts series marked England's final The Oval. A compilation of bouts that made it opportunity to win some pride out of a 23.00 1997 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 2 nowhere near a points verdict! disappointing summer. When 'Tuffers' was on form, Australian Featuring action from Max Baer, Sugar 16.00 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 2 batsmen ran screaming, and England's Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali. A day of unexpected delight for spin-doctor turned in the performance 06.30 Boxing: The Legendary Champions England at The Oval, as first they post of his life here at The Oval. Classic fights with Jack Dempsey, a big total against the Aussies, then 23.30 1997 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 3 Jersey Joe Walcott, Kid Gavilan, Gil actually manage to bowl them out. A ludicrous day of low-scoring cricket Turner, Rocky Marciano, Jake LaMotta 16.30 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 3 from The Oval as England's batsmen and Joe Frazier. Another day of success with the bat for fail, but their bowlers - led by Tufnell 07.00 Boxing: The Legendary Champions England, as new names Atherton, and Caddick - shine once more. In the ring with Jack Dempsey, Joe Stewart and Ramprakash click into 00.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 1 Frazier, Jack Johnson, Rocky gear. Highlights to enjoy from The Day 1 of the 3rd Test and the pressure Graziano, Tony Zale, Trevor Berbick Oval. is on England at Headingley. They're and Mike Tyson. 17.00 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 4 one test down and with Australia at the 07.30 Boxing: Best British Knock-Outs It's too little, too late to save the series, crease, they'll need to be tight. A bone-crunching compilation of British but at least England's batsmen gave 00.30 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 2 boxing's most dramatic televised the Aussies the runaround once during Day 2 of the 3rd Test and Ian Botham knock-outs. Brain-rattling action, which the downbeat summer of '93. is the man to watch. Despite a big isn't for the faint-hearted! 17.30 1993 Ashes: 6th Test, Day 5 batting effort by the Aussies, Beefy just 08.30 Ali v Foreman: 1974 'The Rumble' Have the Aussies got their mind on the can't help taking some superb wickets! Are you ready for 'the Rumble'? It's plane home? After turning in 01.00 Shane Warne: Cricket Legend 1974 and Ali and Foreman are in devastating performances all summer, His delivery to bamboozle Mike Gatting deepest Zaire for the most famous fight their batting now unexpectedly was voted the 'ball of the Century'. This in boxing history. collapses... is the eventful life story of cricket's 10.00 Greatest Boxing Knockouts 18.00 Shane Warne: Cricket Legend greatest modern-day spinner. A compilation of bouts that made it His delivery to bamboozle Mike Gatting 01.30 Allan Border: Cricket Legend nowhere near a points verdict! was voted the 'ball of the Century'. This A natural-born run machine, this Featuring action from Max Baer, Sugar is the eventful life story of cricket's diminutive dynamo took Australian Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali. greatest modern-day spinner. cricket out of the gutter and fashioned 10.30 Boxing: The Legendary Champions 18.30 Dennis Lillee: Cricket Legend it into the greatest side on Earth. Classic fights with Jack Dempsey, An often terrifying figure, Australian 02.00 Ian 'Beefy' Botham: Cricket Legend Jersey Joe Walcott, Kid Gavilan, Gil legend Lillee thundered down the pitch A quarter of a century on from his Turner, Rocky Marciano, Jake LaMotta to deliver some of the fiercest fast 'miracle of '81' prime, Ian Botham and Joe Frazier. bowling the world had ever seen. remains one of British sport's biggest 11.00 Boxing: The Legendary Champions 19.00 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 1 names. This documentary profiles him. In the ring with Jack Dempsey, Joe A day of joy for English cricket-lovers, 02.30 Dennis Lillee: Cricket Legend Frazier, Jack Johnson, Rocky as Gough, Caddick and Malcolm rip An often terrifying figure, Australian Graziano, Tony Zale, Trevor Berbick through the slow-starting Aussies. And legend Lillee thundered down the pitch and Mike Tyson. there's good work with the bat, too. to deliver some of the fiercest fast 11.30 Boxing: 15 Greatest-Ever Rounds 19.30 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 2 bowling the world had ever seen. The kings of the ring turn on their best- Australia's bowling attack was the 03.00 Steve Waugh: Cricket Legend ever displays. Featuring Jack world's best, but there were days Continuing a run of astonishing global Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Jake during the Atherton era when England achievement, Waugh became LaMotta, Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe batted beautifully. This was one of Australia's captain in 1999, leading Louis. them. them on a five-year-long journey of 12.00 Boxing: 15 Greatest-Ever Rounds 20.00 1997 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 3 success. Action featuring Robinson, Tyson and Having dominated the early stages of 03.30 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 1 round eight of Ali's 'Rumble in the this first test, England were now even Day 1 of the 3rd Test and the pressure Jungle', widely considered to be the confident enough to declare. And then is on England at Headingley. They're greatest round in boxing history. attempt to bowl Australia out... one test down and with Australia at the 12.30 Boxing: Best British Knock-Outs crease, they'll need to be tight. A bone-crunching compilation of British boxing's most dramatic televised

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knock-outs. Brain-rattling action, which nothing. Wickets may fall, but one man 13.00 England v France: 5 Nations, 1991 isn't for the faint-hearted! is still standing at the close of play. This was a France side apparently in 13.30 Ali v Foreman: 1974 'The Rumble' 01.00 Henry Cooper: Boxing Legend decline, but it still managed to give the Are you ready for 'the Rumble'? It's Profile of heavyweight boxer Henry Grand Slam-hunting England of Will 1974 and Ali and Foreman are in Cooper, who famously put down Carling and co. a huge scare. deepest Zaire for the most famous fight Muhammad Ali at Wembley in 1963 14.00 Pride Of Lions: The Class Of '71 in boxing history. with his famous left hook, known as The Lions’ win in this epic four-match 15.00 Thriller in Manila: Ali v Frazier 'Henry's Hammer'. series made John Dawes’ side the first How about this for a recommendation? 02.00 Benn v Eubank, 1990 Lions team to win a Test series Down This is the fight which Muhammad Ali In one of the greatest boxing matches Under for 75 years. reckons to have been the very greatest of the 1990s, reigning middleweight 15.00 History of the Rugby World Cup of his illustrious career. champ (and red-hot favourite) Nigel In the beginning, political issues such 16.00 Henry Cooper: Boxing Legend Benn meets cocky contender Chris as the South African ban blighted the Profile of heavyweight boxer Henry Eubank. Rugby World Cup. This is the inside Cooper, who famously put down 03.00 Shane Warne: Cricket Legend story of the world-famous event. Muhammad Ali at Wembley in 1963 His delivery to bamboozle Mike Gatting 16.00 RWC: Australia v France, 1987 with his famous left hook, known as was voted the 'ball of the Century'. This In the first of two 1987 southern v 'Henry's Hammer'. is the eventful life story of cricket's northern hemisphere semi-final 17.00 Benn v Eubank, 1990 greatest modern-day spinner. clashes, Australia lock horns with In one of the greatest boxing matches 03.30 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 3 France in a tight and tense encounter. of the 1990s, reigning middleweight Loads of English batting to be had on 17.00 RWC: Wales v Australia, 1987 champ (and red-hot favourite) Nigel Day 3 - that's because they have to bat In football World Cups, third-place Benn meets cocky contender Chris twice. Don't be fooled though, a follow- play-off matches are often a damp Eubank. on doesn't mean it's all over. squib. Such cynicism had yet to infect 18.00 Reg & Harry: Ali v Frazier 04.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 4 rugby though, and this is a rip-roarer. Legendary boxing commentators Harry Another great day of batting on Day 4. 18.00 RWC: England v Australia, 2003 Carpenter and Reg Gutteridge We don't call this Botham's Ashes for Rev up for the 2007 tournament by re- introduce the third and final clash nothing. Wickets may fall, but one man living that glorious final from Sydney all between Muhammad Ali and Joe is still standing at the close of play. over again. One of the great moments Frazier. 04.30 Allan Border: Cricket Legend in the history of English sport. 18.30 Foreman on Foreman A natural-born run machine, this 19.00 Wales v England: 5 Nations, 1991 With exceptional honesty Big George diminutive dynamo took Australian Stung by their late failure in 1990, Will describes what it feels like to be face to cricket out of the gutter and fashioned Carling's England travel to Cardiff face with huge success, Ali, failure, it into the greatest side on Earth. determined to get their quest for a '91 pain and even death. 05.00 Wales v England: 5 Nations, 1991 Grand Slam off to a great start. 19.00 Ali v Foreman: 1974 'The Rumble' Stung by their late failure in 1990, Will 20.00 England v Scotland: 5 Nations 1991 Are you ready for 'the Rumble'? It's Carling's England travel to Cardiff A true grudge match, if ever there was 1974 and Ali and Foreman are in determined to get their quest for a '91 one, as Will Carling's England play deepest Zaire for the most famous fight Grand Slam off to a great start. host to the team that had wrecked their in boxing history. Grand Slam dreams a year earlier. 20.30 Greatest Boxing Knockouts 21.00 Ireland v England: 5 Nations, 1991 A compilation of bouts that made it Wednesday Will Carling's in-form England cross the nowhere near a points verdict! 27 December 2006 Irish Sea to face perhaps the one Featuring action from Max Baer, Sugar opposition - and one crowd! - that can Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali. 06.00 England v Scotland: 5 Nations 1991 stop their quest for the Grand Slam. 21.00 Boxing: The Legendary Champions A true grudge match, if ever there was 22.00 England v France: 5 Nations, 1991 Classic fights with Jack Dempsey, one, as Will Carling's England play This was a France side apparently in Jersey Joe Walcott, Kid Gavilan, Gil host to the team that had wrecked their decline, but it still managed to give the Turner, Rocky Marciano, Jake LaMotta Grand Slam dreams a year earlier. Grand Slam-hunting England of Will and Joe Frazier. 07.00 Ireland v England: 5 Nations, 1991 Carling and co. a huge scare. 21.30 Boxing: The Legendary Champions Will Carling's in-form England cross the 23.00 RWC: England v Australia, 2003 In the ring with Jack Dempsey, Joe Irish Sea to face perhaps the one Rev up for the 2007 tournament by re- Frazier, Jack Johnson, Rocky opposition - and one crowd! - that can living that glorious final from Sydney all Graziano, Tony Zale, Trevor Berbick stop their quest for the Grand Slam. over again. One of the great moments and Mike Tyson. 08.00 England v France: 5 Nations, 1991 in the history of English sport. 22.00 Boxing: 15 Greatest-Ever Rounds This was a France side apparently in 00.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 5 The kings of the ring turn on their best- decline, but it still managed to give the This is a must-see day of cricket. A ever displays. Featuring Jack Grand Slam-hunting England of Will once-in-a-lifetime show from Bob Willis Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Jake Carling and co. a huge scare. makes this one of the most exciting LaMotta, Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe 09.00 Pride Of Lions: The Class Of '71 conclusions to a Test match ever seen. Louis. The Lions’ win in this epic four-match 00.30 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 1 22.30 Boxing: 15 Greatest-Ever Rounds series made John Dawes’ side the first The series is all tied up at 1-1 as we go Action featuring Robinson, Tyson and Lions team to win a Test series Down into the 4th Test at Edgbaston. round eight of Ali's 'Rumble in the Under for 75 years. England may be fresh from a win, but Jungle', widely considered to be the 10.00 Wales v England: 5 Nations, 1991 the new Aussie kid, Alderman, gives greatest round in boxing history. Stung by their late failure in 1990, Will them a reality check. 23.00 Boxing: Best British Knock-Outs Carling's England travel to Cardiff 01.00 History of the Rugby World Cup A bone-crunching compilation of British determined to get their quest for a '91 In the beginning, political issues such boxing's most dramatic televised Grand Slam off to a great start. as the South African ban blighted the knock-outs. Brain-rattling action, which 11.00 England v Scotland: 5 Nations 1991 Rugby World Cup. This is the inside isn't for the faint-hearted! A true grudge match, if ever there was story of the world-famous event. 00.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 3 one, as Will Carling's England play 02.00 RWC: Australia v France, 1987 Loads of English batting to be had on host to the team that had wrecked their In the first of two 1987 southern v Day 3 - that's because they have to bat Grand Slam dreams a year earlier. northern hemisphere semi-final twice. Don't be fooled though, a follow- 12.00 Ireland v England: 5 Nations, 1991 clashes, Australia lock horns with on doesn't mean it's all over. Will Carling's in-form England cross the France in a tight and tense encounter. 00.30 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 4 Irish Sea to face perhaps the one 03.00 Allan Border: Cricket Legend Another great day of batting on Day 4. opposition - and one crowd! - that can A natural-born run machine, this We don't call this Botham's Ashes for stop their quest for the Grand Slam. diminutive dynamo took Australian

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cricket out of the gutter and fashioned insight into how England's opponents 03.30 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 2 it into the greatest side on Earth. 'enjoyed' that memorable evening. Day 2 of the 4th Test and Australia 03.30 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 5 15.30 World Cup: England v Greece, 2001 replies to a meagre English first This is a must-see day of cricket. A David Beckham's day of days, as a innings. However, Emburey and Old once-in-a-lifetime show from Bob Willis prime-era Becks inspires England manage to do a bit of damage with the makes this one of the most exciting against future champions of Europe, ball. conclusions to a Test match ever seen. Greece. It all ends with 'that free-kick'. 04.00 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 3 04.00 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 1 16.30 FA Cup: Everton v Liverpool, 1991 The 3rd day of the 4th Test and you The series is all tied up at 1-1 as we go Arguably the single greatest could be mistaken for thinking this into the 4th Test at Edgbaston. ever played; just match is dead in the water. Not so! England may be fresh from a win, but watch the goals fly in from all angles! This is the calm before the storm... the new Aussie kid, Alderman, gives Including a wonder-strike from John 04.30 Dennis Lillee: Cricket Legend them a reality check. Barnes. An often terrifying figure, Australian 04.30 Ian 'Beefy' Botham: Cricket Legend 17.30 Roma v Liverpool, 1984 legend Lillee thundered down the pitch A quarter of a century on from his How about this for a footballing to deliver some of the fiercest fast 'miracle of '81' prime, Ian Botham 'Mission Impossible'? A European Cup bowling the world had ever seen. remains one of British sport's biggest Final against AS Roma in...Rome. But 05.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1973 names. This documentary profiles him. Liverpool were happy to take on all- A Silverstone stunner with cars 05.00 Real Madrid: The Movie comers. spinning off in all directions (even A football club so big that it had its 18.30 Football: Wales v Yugoslavia, 1976 Jackie Stewart's!), and a four-way fight story made into a film! This is an official A John Toshack-inspired Wales face to the finish right to the final corner. production too, and offers skilful opposition from deepest central unprecedented behind-the-scenes Europe for this European access. Championship quarter-final. Friday 19.00 Celtic v Rangers, Football Rivals 29 December 2006 Thursday The most intense football rivalry on Earth? Scottish supporters think so, 06.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1974 28 December 2006 and this film reveals the 120-year Heard about the Grand Prix where the history behind the two teams' feuding. leader got boxed in - whilst exiting the 07.00 World Cup: Germany v England, 20.00 Prem Classics: L'pool v Newcastle pits - by a Ford Cortina? It happened to 2001 The Premiership's greatest-ever Niki Lauda during this one... Sven-Goran Eriksson's greatest game? Well, it was voted 'Match Of 06.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1975 moment as England manager The Decade', finishes 4-3 and features Sudden downpour + slick tyres = lots of (although maybe that's not saying a whole host of unforgettable accidents. Even before all that late much...) as his side visits Munich to memories. drama, this was a fantastic event with pummel Germany. 20.30 Real Madrid: The Movie loads of early overtaking action. 08.00 FA Cup: Everton v Liverpool, 1991 A football club so big that it had its 07.00 James Hunt: British Grand Prix '77 Arguably the single greatest story made into a film! This is an official The summer of '77 means Hunt-mania Merseyside derby ever played; just production too, and offers at Silverstone, an arch-rival in Niki watch the goals fly in from all angles! unprecedented behind-the-scenes Lauda and, best of all, an excitable Including a wonder-strike from John access. Murray Walker in the commentary box. Barnes. 22.30 Roma v Liverpool, 1984 07.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1978 09.00 Roma v Liverpool, 1984 How about this for a footballing The dominant JPS Lotus team were How about this for a footballing 'Mission Impossible'? A European Cup expected to cruise to victory at Brands 'Mission Impossible'? A European Cup Final against AS Roma in...Rome. But Hatch...but this Grand Prix turned out Final against AS Roma in...Rome. But Liverpool were happy to take on all- to be a very different kind of race. Liverpool were happy to take on all- comers. 08.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1979 comers. 23.30 1-5: As The Germans Saw it There was a time when F1 pit crews 10.00 Football: Wales v Yugoslavia, 1976 That famous 5-1 Munich thrashing, as used to be rubbish! Watch the hash A John Toshack-inspired Wales face seen from a German perspective. An that the Renault team make of their skilful opposition from deepest central insight into how England's opponents wheel-change during this exciting race. Europe for this European 'enjoyed' that memorable evening. 08.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1980 Championship quarter-final. 00.00 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 2 The French Ligier team led the way at 10.30 Celtic v Rangers, Football Rivals Day 2 of the 4th Test and Australia Brands Hatch. Trouble was, their new The most intense football rivalry on replies to a meagre English first lightweight wheel-rims made their cars' Earth? Scottish supporters think so, innings. However, Emburey and Old tyres explode. and this film reveals the 120-year manage to do a bit of damage with the 09.00 Andretti: The Race For Indy history behind the two teams' feuding. ball. A programme focusing on drivers Alex 11.30 Prem Classics: L'pool v Newcastle 00.30 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 3 Barron, Brit Dan Wheldon, AJ Foyt IV The Premiership's greatest-ever The 3rd day of the 4th Test and you and team owner Michael Andretti, as game? Well, it was voted 'Match Of could be mistaken for thinking this they prepare for the 2004 Indy 500. The Decade', finishes 4-3 and features match is dead in the water. Not so! 10.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1973 a whole host of unforgettable This is the calm before the storm... A Silverstone stunner with cars memories. 01.00 World Cup: England v Greece, 2001 spinning off in all directions (even 12.00 Real Madrid: The Movie David Beckham's day of days, as a Jackie Stewart's!), and a four-way fight A football club so big that it had its prime-era Becks inspires England to the finish right to the final corner. story made into a film! This is an official against future champions of Europe, 11.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1974 production too, and offers Greece. It all ends with 'that free-kick'. Heard about the Grand Prix where the unprecedented behind-the-scenes 02.00 FA Cup: Everton v Liverpool, 1991 leader got boxed in - whilst exiting the access. Arguably the single greatest pits - by a Ford Cortina? It happened to 14.00 World Cup: Germany v England, Merseyside derby ever played; just Niki Lauda during this one... 2001 watch the goals fly in from all angles! 11.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1975 Sven-Goran Eriksson's greatest Including a wonder-strike from John Sudden downpour + slick tyres = lots of moment as England manager Barnes. accidents. Even before all that late (although maybe that's not saying 03.00 Ian 'Beefy' Botham: Cricket Legend drama, this was a fantastic event with much...) as his side visits Munich to A quarter of a century on from his loads of early overtaking action. pummel Germany. 'miracle of '81' prime, Ian Botham 12.00 James Hunt: British Grand Prix '77 15.00 1-5: As The Germans Saw it remains one of British sport's biggest The summer of '77 means Hunt-mania That famous 5-1 Munich thrashing, as names. This documentary profiles him. at Silverstone, an arch-rival in Niki seen from a German perspective. An

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Lauda and, best of all, an excitable 21.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1980 Saturday Murray Walker in the commentary box. The French Ligier team led the way at 12.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1978 Brands Hatch. Trouble was, their new 30 December 2006 The dominant JPS Lotus team were lightweight wheel-rims made their cars' expected to cruise to victory at Brands tyres explode. 07.00 Big Daddy: Waddell's Wrestling Hatch...but this Grand Prix turned out 22.00 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot TV darts' legendary (and lunatic) to be a very different kind of race. The Early Years. An intimate look at Sir commentator also possesses a 13.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1979 Jackie Stewart's upbringing, his passion for wrestling, and here brings There was a time when F1 pit crews success as a clay pigeon shooter and World of Sport's greatest archive bouts used to be rubbish! Watch the hash early years as a Formula 1 driver. alive. that the Renault team make of their 22.30 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot 07.30 Giant Haystacks: Wrestling Legend wheel-change during this exciting race. The Halcyon Years. Known as 'The Big Daddy's deadly rival, Giant 13.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1980 Rain Master' for his wet weather Haystacks was a moody man-mountain The French Ligier team led the way at driving, Stewart's greatest years were who perked up '80s TV with his brutal Brands Hatch. Trouble was, their new with Tyrrell, when he became world demolitions of leotard-clad lightweight wheel-rims made their cars' champion. unfortunates. tyres explode. 23.00 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot 08.00 Kendo Nagasaki: Wrestling Legend 14.00 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot All Things Must Pass. Stewart talks of A masked madman, the mysterious The Early Years. An intimate look at Sir his battles with Fittipaldi, the Grand Nagasaki silently worked his way Jackie Stewart's upbringing, his Prix lifestyle and the effect that through the entire stock of British '80s success as a clay pigeon shooter and constant racing had on his life. wrestlers; crushing them without effort. early years as a Formula 1 driver. 23.30 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot 08.30 Prem Classics: Villa v Charlton 14.30 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot Never Say Never Again. Life after Sometimes, teams suddenly improve The Halcyon Years. Known as 'The Formula 1 for the world champion: out of desperation. Like Charlton, late Rain Master' for his wet weather setting up Stewart Racing, his in the season, needing to win at Villa to driving, Stewart's greatest years were knighthood and his son's fight against stand a chance of staying up... with Tyrrell, when he became world cancer. 09.00 Tottenham v Liverpool, 1984 champion. 00.00 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 4 The 'Dead Good Match' this time 15.00 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot Arguably the most thrilling 4th day of brings you a 'Season to Remember' All Things Must Pass. Stewart talks of Test cricket you'll ever come across. featuring matches from '84/'85. Check his battles with Fittipaldi, the Grand Beefy Botham turns out an out all the '80s action, footwork and Prix lifestyle and the effect that unbelievable show: this is his day of fashion. constant racing had on his life. days. 10.00 Liverpool v Spurs, 1978 15.30 Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot 00.30 1981 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 5 Liverpool try to notch up a cricket score Never Say Never Again. Life after Time is nearly up at Old Trafford in the against a woefully lacklustre Spurs Formula 1 for the world champion: 5th Test and it's never say die for the side. It's a long journey home to north setting up Stewart Racing, his Aussies. Mr Border is a plucky London after a game like this! knighthood and his son's fight against batsman here, but the hosts can smell 11.00 The Liverpool Story cancer. victory. Gazza-and-Lineker-era Spurs square 16.00 Mille Miglia: The Legendary Race 01.00 Andretti: The Race For Indy up to perennial '80s League champions Italian for 'a thousand miles', the clue's A programme focusing on drivers Alex Liverpool in this rip-roaring First in the title as to the distance and Barron, Brit Dan Wheldon, AJ Foyt IV Division contest from White Hart Lane. location of this legendary, and and team owner Michael Andretti, as 12.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Hate legendarily dangerous, sports car race. they prepare for the 2004 Indy 500. Who really are the sports stars we 17.00 Andretti: The Race For Indy 02.00 Mille Miglia: The Legendary Race love? Who are the ones we love to A programme focusing on drivers Alex Italian for 'a thousand miles', the clue's hate? And why? A revealing and Barron, Brit Dan Wheldon, AJ Foyt IV in the title as to the distance and surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. and team owner Michael Andretti, as location of this legendary, and 14.00 Liverpool v Spurs, 1978 they prepare for the 2004 Indy 500. legendarily dangerous, sports car race. Liverpool try to notch up a cricket score 18.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1973 03.00 Dennis Lillee: Cricket Legend against a woefully lacklustre Spurs A Silverstone stunner with cars An often terrifying figure, Australian side. It's a long journey home to north spinning off in all directions (even legend Lillee thundered down the pitch London after a game like this! Jackie Stewart's!), and a four-way fight to deliver some of the fiercest fast 15.00 The Liverpool Story to the finish right to the final corner. bowling the world had ever seen. Gazza-and-Lineker-era Spurs square 19.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1974 03.30 1981 Ashes: 4th Test, Day 4 up to perennial '80s League champions Heard about the Grand Prix where the Arguably the most thrilling 4th day of Liverpool in this rip-roaring First leader got boxed in - whilst exiting the Test cricket you'll ever come across. Division contest from White Hart Lane. pits - by a Ford Cortina? It happened to Beefy Botham turns out an 16.00 Big Daddy: Waddell's Wrestling Niki Lauda during this one... unbelievable show: this is his day of TV darts' legendary (and lunatic) 19.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1975 days. commentator also possesses a Sudden downpour + slick tyres = lots of 04.00 1981 Ashes: 5th Test, Day 5 passion for wrestling, and here brings accidents. Even before all that late Time is nearly up at Old Trafford in the World of Sport's greatest archive bouts drama, this was a fantastic event with 5th Test and it's never say die for the alive. loads of early overtaking action. Aussies. Mr Border is a plucky 16.30 Giant Haystacks: Wrestling Legend 20.00 James Hunt: British Grand Prix '77 batsman here, but the hosts can smell Big Daddy's deadly rival, Giant The summer of '77 means Hunt-mania victory. Haystacks was a moody man-mountain at Silverstone, an arch-rival in Niki 04.30 Shane Warne: Cricket Legend who perked up '80s TV with his brutal Lauda and, best of all, an excitable His delivery to bamboozle Mike Gatting demolitions of leotard-clad Murray Walker in the commentary box. was voted the 'ball of the Century'. This unfortunates. 20.30 F1 British Grand Prix, 1978 is the eventful life story of cricket's 17.00 Kendo Nagasaki: Wrestling Legend The dominant JPS Lotus team were greatest modern-day spinner. A masked madman, the mysterious expected to cruise to victory at Brands 05.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Hate Nagasaki silently worked his way Hatch...but this Grand Prix turned out Who really are the sports stars we through the entire stock of British '80s to be a very different kind of race. love? Who are the ones we love to wrestlers; crushing them without effort. 21.00 F1 British Grand Prix, 1979 hate? And why? A revealing and 17.30 Mick McManus: Waddell's Wrestling There was a time when F1 pit crews surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. Excitable Geordie Sid Waddell used to be rubbish! Watch the hash introduces a 1980s tag-team classic; that the Renault team make of their Mick McManus and Steve Logan v wheel-change during this exciting race. Kendo Nagasaki and Gorgeous George.

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18.00 Waddell's Wrestling: Xmas Special era, Sid Waddell raids the wrestling TV 18.00 Man Utd v Barcelona, 1991 In the words of Slade, 'It's archives for his favourite festive clips. One of the most crucial matches in the Christmaaaasss!' And, from the same 05.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Love managerial career of Alex Ferguson, era, Sid Waddell raids the wrestling TV Who really are the sports stars we as United face Barca in their very first archives for his favourite festive clips. love? Who are the ones we love to European Cup Winners' Cup Final. 19.00 Impact: A Warren Miller Film hate? And why? A revealing and 19.00 Aberdeen v Real Madrid, 1983 The impact in question for this film is surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final 1983. one contrasting the brutality of With legendary Aberdeen manager mountain cliff-sides with some of the Alex Ferguson, the Scots surprise world's most beautiful female skiers. Sunday everyone by taking the great Real into 21.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 1 31 December 2006 extra time. Day 1 of the 3rd Test and the pressure 20.00 FA Cup: Arsenal v Man Utd, 1999 is on England at Headingley. They're 07.00 Waddell's Wrestling: Xmas Special An FA Cup semi-final thriller with the one test down and with Australia at the In the words of Slade, 'It's match decided only in extra time, after crease, they'll need to be tight. Christmaaaasss!' And, from the same several yellow cards are flashed. A 21.30 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 2 era, Sid Waddell raids the wrestling TV classic from beginning to end. Day 2 of the 3rd Test and Ian Botham archives for his favourite festive clips. 21.00 Man United v Spurs, 1986 is the man to watch. Despite a big 08.00 Mick McManus: Waddell's Wrestling A six-goal thriller from early in Alex batting effort by the Aussies, Beefy just Excitable Geordie Sid Waddell Ferguson's Old Trafford reign, as these can't help taking some superb wickets! introduces a 1980s tag-team classic; two rival sides produce yet another in 22.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 3 Mick McManus and Steve Logan v their entry of TV classics. Loads of English batting to be had on Kendo Nagasaki and Gorgeous 22.00 Prem Classics: Man Utd v Sheff Wed Day 3 - that's because they have to bat George. The match that changed everything for twice. Don't be fooled though, a follow- 08.30 Liverpool v Spurs, 1978 Manchester United and Alex Ferguson. on doesn't mean it's all over. Liverpool try to notch up a cricket score This is the one with eight minutes of 22.30 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 4 against a woefully lacklustre Spurs injury time and Steve Bruce's header. Another great day of batting on Day 4. side. It's a long journey home to north 22.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Man Utd We don't call this Botham's Ashes for London after a game like this! It's early 1996, and Newcastle's nothing. Wickets may fall, but one man 09.30 The Liverpool Story Premiership lead - once 12 points - is is still standing at the close of play. Gazza-and-Lineker-era Spurs square now rapidly decreasing. All they need 23.00 1981 Ashes: 3rd Test, Day 5 up to perennial '80s League champions to do to bump it back up is beat Man U. This is a must-see day of cricket. A Liverpool in this rip-roaring First 23.00 Prem Classics: Spurs v Man Utd once-in-a-lifetime show from Bob Willis Division contest from White Hart Lane. The Premiership's greatest-ever makes this one of the most exciting 10.30 Tottenham v Liverpool, 1984 comeback? David Beckham-era United conclusions to a Test match ever seen. The 'Dead Good Match' this time never knew when they were beaten. 23.30 Reg & Harry: Ali v Frazier brings you a 'Season to Remember' Even when they were 3-0 down at half- Legendary boxing commentators Harry featuring matches from '84/'85. Check time... Carpenter and Reg Gutteridge out all the '80s action, footwork and 23.30 Prem Classics: Arsenal v Man Utd introduce the third and final clash fashion. Yet another classic in the incredible between Muhammad Ali and Joe 11.30 Prem Classics: Villa v Charlton series of recent clashes between these Frazier. Sometimes, teams suddenly improve two bitter rivals. This 2002 match has a 00.00 Liverpool v Spurs, 1978 out of desperation. Like Charlton, late little bit of everything... Liverpool try to notch up a cricket score in the season, needing to win at Villa to 00.00 Man Utd v Barcelona, 1991 against a woefully lacklustre Spurs stand a chance of staying up... One of the most crucial matches in the side. It's a long journey home to north 12.00 Top 50 Sportsmen We Love to Love managerial career of Alex Ferguson, London after a game like this! Who really are the sports stars we as United face Barca in their very first 01.00 The Liverpool Story love? Who are the ones we love to European Cup Winners' Cup Final. Gazza-and-Lineker-era Spurs square hate? And why? A revealing and 01.00 Aberdeen v Real Madrid, 1983 up to perennial '80s League champions surprising look at our sporting 'heroes'. UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final 1983. Liverpool in this rip-roaring First 14.00 Man United v Spurs, 1986 With legendary Aberdeen manager Division contest from White Hart Lane. A six-goal thriller from early in Alex Alex Ferguson, the Scots surprise 02.00 Big Daddy: Waddell's Wrestling Ferguson's Old Trafford reign, as these everyone by taking the great Real into TV darts' legendary (and lunatic) two rival sides produce yet another in extra time. commentator also possesses a their entry of TV classics. 02.00 FA Cup: Arsenal v Man Utd, 1999 passion for wrestling, and here brings 15.00 Tottenham v Liverpool, 1984 An FA Cup semi-final thriller with the World of Sport's greatest archive bouts The 'Dead Good Match' this time match decided only in extra time, after alive. brings you a 'Season to Remember' several yellow cards are flashed. A 02.30 Giant Haystacks: Wrestling Legend featuring matches from '84/'85. Check classic from beginning to end. Big Daddy's deadly rival, Giant out all the '80s action, footwork and 03.00 Man United v Spurs, 1986 Haystacks was a moody man-mountain fashion. A six-goal thriller from early in Alex who perked up '80s TV with his brutal 16.00 Winter Olympics Film Ferguson's Old Trafford reign, as these demolitions of leotard-clad White Rock, Innsbruck 1976. Maylam two rival sides produce yet another in unfortunates. and Samuelson bring the icy their entry of TV classics. 03.00 Kendo Nagasaki: Wrestling Legend competitions to the screen, focusing on 04.00 Prem Classics: Man Utd v Sheff Wed A masked madman, the mysterious the drama of Franz Klammer's razor- The match that changed everything for Nagasaki silently worked his way edge battle on the Patcherkofel Manchester United and Alex Ferguson. through the entire stock of British '80s downhill. This is the one with eight minutes of wrestlers; crushing them without effort. 17.00 Winter Olympics Heroes injury time and Steve Bruce's header. 03.30 Mick McManus: Waddell's Wrestling A look at how some countries dominate 04.30 Prem Classics: Newcastle v Man Utd Excitable Geordie Sid Waddell particular sports, such as Germany in It's early 1996, and Newcastle's introduces a 1980s tag-team classic; bobsleigh, Japan in ski jumping and Premiership lead - once 12 points - is Mick McManus and Steve Logan v Russia in ice hockey. now rapidly decreasing. All they need Kendo Nagasaki and Gorgeous 17.30 Special Moments of Salt Lake City to do to bump it back up is beat Man U. George. Stacked with all the heart-warming 04.00 Waddell's Wrestling: Xmas Special moments from Salt Lake City ’02, like In the words of Slade, 'It's the shock win for a little-known 16- Christmaaaasss!' And, from the same year-old in the women's figure skating.

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