All Episodes 1964 - 2024

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Stephen Watson presents highlights from the Carling Cup of Nations as Northern Ireland take on Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

As the new football season kicks off this August, the television institution that is Match of the Day celebrates 50 years since it was first aired. This definitive documentary charts the history of this iconic programme and highlights its long-ingrained place at the heart of Saturday night television. We discover why Match of the Day holds such a special place in the nation’s affections with classic archive featuring George Best, Brian Clough, Sir Bobby Robson, David Coleman and Jimmy Hill and brand new contributions from Jose Mourinho, Sergio Aguero, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Gary Lineker, Wayne Rooney, Des Lynam, Rio Ferdinand, Ian Wright, Michael Owen, Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer, John Motson and stars from the England women’s football team. We also hear from fans of the show including Sir Alan Sugar, Sue Johnston, Piers Morgan and Russell Brand. Barry Stoller, who composed the iconic Match of the Day music, talks for the very first time about how the tune became the most recognised theme tune on television beating EastEnders and Dr Who! There are also special performances of the music by Lethal Bizzle and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The show looks at how MOTD has evolved over the years, remaining the main place for football viewers to watch action. We also remember how the programme dealt with tragedy, when 96 Liverpool fans Iost their life at Hillsborough. We take a look at the elements of the show that have become synonymous with the MOTD brand like Goal of the Month and we track down a serial winner of the award who became a cult hero in the ‘90s. And Sergio Aguero takes us back to the very spot he scored the most famous of last-minute MOTD goals. Full of fantastic anecdotes and the finest footballing moments of the past 50 years this documentary celebrates Match of the Day notching up its half century while continuing to set the footballing agenda among viewers.

Guy Mowbray presents highlights of classic FA Cup third-round encounters of yesteryear. Hereford United's famous encounter with Newcastle United in 1972, Bradford City's clash with Tottenham Hotspur in 1989 and Shrewsbury Town's meeting with Everton from 2003 are this episode's featured matches.

The FA Cup fourth round has delivered a host of thrilling ties - BBC Sport takes a look back at some of the most memorable in this one-hour special. Despite beating Swansea in the third round, non-league Havant & Waterlooville were given no chance of claiming victory at Liverpool in the fourth. However, they led twice in the first half of their 2008 tie at Anfield - eventually losing 5-2 in a breathless encounter. The clock will also be wound back to the 1980s, with the spotlight on two famous cup upsets from that decade - York City's 1-0 win over Arsenal and Port Vale's 2-1 victory against Tottenham.

A World Cup which began with low expectations for England ended with positivity and optimism, despite the pain of losing in the semi-finals to Croatia. The England squad - both on and off the pitch - restored pride in the national team. Gabby Logan sits down for an in-depth interview with Gareth Southgate as they look back at England’s World Cup campaign with a host of contributions from key members of the squad.

A look back at the action from a thrilling 2018 World Cup in Russia, one of the most exciting and unpredictable tournaments of the modern era.

David Beckham and Michael Owen are among the stars reflecting on four decades of football's flagship show. Classic clips and cherished memories illustrate how the programme became a national treasure and why it's a favourite of comedians. Other contributors include Bobby Robson, George Best, Brian Clough, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Ian Wright, Delia Smith, Des Lynam and Jimmy Hill

As Match of the Day celebrates 60 years since its first broadcast, BBC Sport looks back through the archives to relive some of the show’s iconic moments. This documentary features rare interview footage with former Match of the Day presenters, including the late Kenneth Wolstenholme, who fronted the very first edition on 22 August 1964. Back then, the programme showed one football match with brief analysis at pitchside. We see how changes through the years have made MOTD what it is today. We also see Gary Lineker’s first forays into TV punditry as his playing career concluded. 2024 sees the presenter celebrating 25 years in the show’s leading role.

The first episode of Match of the Day from 1964, presented by Kenneth Wolstenholme and former Arsenal player Walley Barnes. The featured match is Liverpool versus Arsenal at Anfield.

Chelsea v Sunderland

Fulham v Manchester United

West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea v Leeds United

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

Leicester City v Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

Arsenal v Everton

West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur

Fulham v Blackpool

Arsenal v Manchester United

West Ham United v Leicester City

Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Aston Villa v Arsenal

Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

West Ham United v Birmingham City

West Ham United v Stoke City

Everton v Sheffield Wednesday

Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

Arsenal v Leeds United

Leyton Orient v Newcastle United

West Ham United v Liverpool

Charlton Athletic v Bolton Wanderers

Manchester United v Chelsea

Leeds United v Everton

West Ham United v Arsenal

Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur

Northampton Town v Derby County

Leeds United v Manchester United

Manchester United v Liverpool

Liverpool v Leeds United

West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea