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Tuesday
1 December 2009
06.00Behind the Fights: Buster Douglas – Victory over Mike Tyson
This programme looks at possibly the biggest upset in sporting history – James 'Buster' Douglas' victory over 'Iron' Mike Tyson in 1990.
06.55Premier League: Goals of the Season 2004/05
Another fascinating Premier League season sees a mix of the finest net-busting action, worst own goals, and best saves from the 2004/05 campaign.
07.55World's Strongest Man, 2003: Episode 3
Another year, another World's Strongest Man tournament with more bizarre ways to lift heavy, immovable objects. Action from Victoria Falls, Zambia.
08.25The Season: Boxing: Training with Heavyweight Champ Hasim Rahman
Hasim 'The Rock' Rahman was world heavyweight champion for seven months in 2001. His career record is 35 wins, 29 of them knockouts, and five losses.
09.15Formula 1 Retro: 1980
Formula 1's last ever season before Bernie Ecclestone's televised revolution saw a memorable duel emerge between Alan Jones and Nelson Piquet.
10.15FIFA World Cup Official Films: 1982
Forget the original era's grainy TV coverage: this is FIFA's glossily filmed record of 1982's World Cup finals. You've never seen it like this before!
12.00FA Premier League: Chelsea v Arsenal 1999/2000
A roller-coaster ride of a match from two of the Premier League's most famous teams. The two London giants produce an all-time classic.
12.30FA Premier League: Chelsea v Arsenal 2000/2001
If you're 2-0 down with five minutes to go, then you might as well go home, right? Not if you're a member of a team coached by Arsène Wenger...
13.00Behind the Fights: Buster Douglas – Victory over Mike Tyson
This programme looks at possibly the biggest upset in sporting history – James 'Buster' Douglas' victory over 'Iron' Mike Tyson in 1990.
13.55Premier League: Goals of the Season 2004/05
Another fascinating Premier League season sees a mix of the finest net-busting action, worst own goals, and best saves from the 2004/05 campaign.
14.55World's Strongest Man, 2003: Episode 3
Another year, another World's Strongest Man tournament with more bizarre ways to lift heavy, immovable objects. Action from Victoria Falls, Zambia.
15.25The Season: Boxing: Training with Heavyweight Champ Hasim Rahman
Hasim 'The Rock' Rahman was world heavyweight champion for seven months in 2001. His career record is 35 wins, 29 of them knockouts, and five losses.
16.15FA Premier League: Chelsea v Arsenal 1999/2000
A roller-coaster ride of a match from two of the Premier League's most famous teams. The two London giants produce an all-time classic.
16.45Hall of Fame: Never Say Never
One of sport's great attractions is that occasionally, even when a result seems inevitable, there's always time for a final twist in the tale...
17.35Premier League: Goals of the Season 1999/00
Ferguson's Beckham-era Man United, Houllier's Owen-inspired Liverpool and new Arsenal star Thierry Henry all starred during this entertaining season.
18.35Moto GP, 1994: Spain Grand Prix, Jerez, Round 4
Doohan wins by half a second after a battle with Schwantz; Jean-Philippe holds on to win the 250cc; and Sakata wins the 125cc race by seven seconds.
19.30Advent Calendar 1: The Masters Movies: Golf: Augusta Masters, 2005
It was another Masters where Tiger Woods took all the headlines. His game went from the sublime to the ridiculous, but he managed to hang in there.
20.30Top Players: Schmeichel: FA Premier League: Newcastle United v Manchester United 1995/1996
A St James's Park six-pointer, as the Man United side of Cantona and co travels to Newcastle in search of a win to cut the Geordies' Premiership lead.
21.00Winter Olympics Film: St Moritz 1948
In the first post-war games, Germany and Japan were barred from attending, and it was clear that the games had survived the 12-year hiatus.
21.30Winter Olympics Film: Lake Placid 1980
In a unique moment, Eric Heiden of the USA won all five speed-skating races. For the home crowd the highlight was the US ice hockey triumph.
22.00The Dream Teams: Barcelona 1992
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan play together for the first time. Fantastic footage from Barcelona 1992.
23.00Behind the Fights: Madison Square Garden Fights, Part 1
Featuring Dempsey, Brennan, Gavilan and Graham at the legendary New York venue.
23.50Premier League: Goals of the Season 1999/00
Ferguson's Beckham-era Man United, Houllier's Owen-inspired Liverpool and new Arsenal star Thierry Henry all starred during this entertaining season.
00.45Moto GP, 1994: Spain Grand Prix, Jerez, Round 4
Doohan wins by half a second after a battle with Schwantz; Jean-Philippe holds on to win the 250cc; and Sakata wins the 125cc race by seven seconds.
01.40The Masters Movies: Golf: Augusta Masters, 2005
It was another Masters where Tiger Woods took all the headlines. His game went from the sublime to the ridiculous, but he managed to hang in there.
02.35Top Players: Schmeichel: FA Premier League: Newcastle United v Manchester United 1995/1996
A St James's Park six-pointer, as the Man United side of Cantona and co travels to Newcastle in search of a win to cut the Geordies' Premiership lead.
03.05Winter Olympics Film: St Moritz 1948
In the first post-war games, Germany and Japan were barred from attending, and it was clear that the games had survived the 12-year hiatus.
03.35Winter Olympics Film: Lake Placid 1980
In a unique moment, Eric Heiden of the USA won all five speed-skating races. For the home crowd the highlight was the US ice hockey triumph.
04.05The Dream Teams: Barcelona 1992
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan play together for the first time. Fantastic footage from Barcelona 1992.
05.00Behind the Fights: Madison Square Garden Fights, Part 1
Featuring Dempsey, Brennan, Gavilan and Graham at the legendary New York venue.
05.50Premier League: Goals of the Season 1999/00
Ferguson's Beckham-era Man United, Houllier's Owen-inspired Liverpool and new Arsenal star Thierry Henry all starred during this entertaining season.
Wednesday
2 December 2009
06.50Moto GP, 1994: Spain Grand Prix, Jerez, Round 4
Doohan wins by half a second after a battle with Schwantz; Jean-Philippe holds on to win the 250cc; and Sakata wins the 125cc race by seven seconds.
07.45The Masters Movies: Golf: Augusta Masters, 2005
It was another Masters where Tiger Woods took all the headlines. His game went from the sublime to the ridiculous, but he managed to hang in there.
08.45Top Players: Schmeichel: FA Premier League: Newcastle United v Manchester United 1995/1996
A St James's Park six-pointer, as the Man United side of Cantona and co travels to Newcastle in search of a win to cut the Geordies' Premiership lead.
09.15Winter Olympics Film: St Moritz 1948
In the first post-war games, Germany and Japan were barred from attending, and it was clear that the games had survived the 12-year hiatus.
09.45Winter Olympics Film: Lake Placid 1980
In a unique moment, Eric Heiden of the USA won all five speed-skating races. For the home crowd the highlight was the US ice hockey triumph.
10.15The Dream Teams: Barcelona 1992
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan play together for the first time. Fantastic footage from Barcelona 1992.
11.15Behind the Fights: Madison Square Garden Fights, Part 1
Featuring Dempsey, Brennan, Gavilan and Graham at the legendary New York venue.
12.05Premier League: Goals of the Season 1999/00
Ferguson's Beckham-era Man United, Houllier's Owen-inspired Liverpool and new Arsenal star Thierry Henry all starred during this entertaining season.
13.05Moto GP, 1994: Spain Grand Prix, Jerez, Round 4
Doohan wins by half a second after a battle with Schwantz; Jean-Philippe holds on to win the 250cc; and Sakata wins the 125cc race by seven seconds.
14.05The Masters Movies: Golf: Augusta Masters, 2005
It was another Masters where Tiger Woods took all the headlines. His game went from the sublime to the ridiculous, but he managed to hang in there.
15.05Top Players: Schmeichel: FA Premier League: Newcastle United v Manchester United 1995/1996
A St James's Park six-pointer, as the Man United side of Cantona and co travels to Newcastle in search of a win to cut the Geordies' Premiership lead.
15.35The Dream Teams: Barcelona 1992
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan play together for the first time. Fantastic footage from Barcelona 1992.
16.35Winter Olympics Film: St Moritz 1948
In the first post-war games, Germany and Japan were barred from attending, and it was clear that the games had survived the 12-year hiatus.
17.05Winter Olympics Film: Lake Placid 1980
In a unique moment, Eric Heiden of the USA won all five speed-skating races. For the home crowd the highlight was the US ice hockey triumph.
17.35Premier League: Goals of the Season 2000/01
Man United raced away with the Premier League title, bagging some great goals en route. But every team contributed some memorable strikes.
18.35Moto GP, 1994: Dutch TT Grand Prix, Assen
Doohan takes the 500cc race as Schwantz crashes, and Biaggi gains his third win of the year. Despite stalling on the start line, Tsujimura wins.
19.30Advent Calendar 2: Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 6
Welcome to football heaven! This selection of Premier League crackers sees the ball hitting the net in some of the most spectacular ways imaginable.
20.30Top Players: Beckham: FA Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester United 2001/2002
A feast of goals at Upton Park, as Man United are stretched all the way into top gear by useful opponents. Golden Foot Awards nominee Beckham shines.
21.00Winter Olympics Film: Squaw Valley 1960
The games began with controversy when the organising committee decided not to build a bobsleigh run, due to the inclusion of only nine nations.
22.30The Season Weekly: College Basketball: Gonzaga, Part 1
Series on US college basketball team Gonzaga, who have appeared in post-season play for ten of the last 11 years, including seven trips to the NCAA.
23.00Behind the Fights: Rocky Marciano
A compelling look at fights in the career of the only undefeated heavyweight champion, the great Rocky Marciano.
23.50Premier League: Goals of the Season 2000/01
Man United raced away with the Premier League title, bagging some great goals en route. But every team contributed some memorable strikes.
00.45Moto GP, 1994: Dutch TT Grand Prix, Assen
Doohan takes the 500cc race as Schwantz crashes, and Biaggi gains his third win of the year. Despite stalling on the start line, Tsujimura wins.
01.40Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 6
Welcome to football heaven! This selection of Premier League crackers sees the ball hitting the net in some of the most spectacular ways imaginable.
02.35Top Players: Beckham: FA Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester United 2001/2002
A feast of goals at Upton Park, as Man United are stretched all the way into top gear by useful opponents. Golden Foot Awards nominee Beckham shines.
03.05Winter Olympics Film: Squaw Valley 1960
The games began with controversy when the organising committee decided not to build a bobsleigh run, due to the inclusion of only nine nations.
04.30The Season Weekly: College Basketball: Gonzaga, Part 1
Series on US college basketball team Gonzaga, who have appeared in post-season play for ten of the last 11 years, including seven trips to the NCAA.
05.00Behind the Fights: Rocky Marciano
A compelling look at fights in the career of the only undefeated heavyweight champion, the great Rocky Marciano.
05.50Premier League: Goals of the Season 2000/01
Man United raced away with the Premier League title, bagging some great goals en route. But every team contributed some memorable strikes.
Thursday
3 December 2009
06.50Moto GP, 1994: Dutch TT Grand Prix, Assen
Doohan takes the 500cc race as Schwantz crashes, and Biaggi gains his third win of the year. Despite stalling on the start line, Tsujimura wins.
07.45Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 6
Welcome to football heaven! This selection of Premier League crackers sees the ball hitting the net in some of the most spectacular ways imaginable.
08.45Top Players: Beckham: FA Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester United 2001/2002
A feast of goals at Upton Park, as Man United are stretched all the way into top gear by useful opponents. Golden Foot Awards nominee Beckham shines.
09.15Winter Olympics Film: Squaw Valley 1960
The games began with controversy when the organising committee decided not to build a bobsleigh run, due to the inclusion of only nine nations.
10.45The Season Weekly: College Basketball: Gonzaga, Part 1
Series on US college basketball team Gonzaga, who have appeared in post-season play for ten of the last 11 years, including seven trips to the NCAA.
11.15Behind the Fights: Rocky Marciano
A compelling look at fights in the career of the only undefeated heavyweight champion, the great Rocky Marciano.
12.05Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 6
Welcome to football heaven! This selection of Premier League crackers sees the ball hitting the net in some of the most spectacular ways imaginable.
13.05Moto GP, 1994: Dutch TT Grand Prix, Assen
Doohan takes the 500cc race as Schwantz crashes, and Biaggi gains his third win of the year. Despite stalling on the start line, Tsujimura wins.
14.05Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 6
Welcome to football heaven! This selection of Premier League crackers sees the ball hitting the net in some of the most spectacular ways imaginable.
15.05Top Players: Beckham: FA Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester United 2001/2002
A feast of goals at Upton Park, as Man United are stretched all the way into top gear by useful opponents. Golden Foot Awards nominee Beckham shines.
15.35The Season Weekly: College Basketball: Gonzaga, Part 1
Series on US college basketball team Gonzaga, who have appeared in post-season play for ten of the last 11 years, including seven trips to the NCAA.
16.05Winter Olympics Film: Squaw Valley 1960
The games began with controversy when the organising committee decided not to build a bobsleigh run, due to the inclusion of only nine nations.
17.35Premier League: Goals of the Season 2001/02
Another bumper crop of net-busters from a season in which every Premier League team made their mark. Oh, and also the occasional blooper...
18.35Moto GP, 1994: European Grand Prix, Catalunya
For the last eight laps, the 500cc race was one of the closest of the year, with six bikes packed together. Biaggi takes the 250cc world title.
19.30Advent Calendar 3: World Superbikes: The Greatest Races: 2002 Laguna Seca Race 1 and 2
The whole season had been about two men – Bayliss and Edwards. Bayliss was out in front, but Edwards' consistency kept him in the hunt...
20.30Top Players: Giggs: FA Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester United 2003/2004
Many reckon that Ryan Giggs enjoyed the greatest season of his late career last season – but, as you'll see, he was pretty handy here at Anfield, too.
21.00Olympic Destinies: Johann Olav Koss – Norwegian Speed Skater
A speed skater from Norway, Johann Olav Koss, won three golds in Lillehammer in 1994 and broke world records in all of the events he won.
21.30Olympic Destinies: Jean-Claude Killy – Grenoble, 1968
Killy is arguably the most famous skier ever, president of the Tour de France society, a member of the IOC and a director for Coca-Cola. Not a bad CV.
22.00The Dream Teams: The Dream Fulfilled – Atlanta 1996
The saga of the amazing US basketball team continues. After Barcelona, a new generation of superstars was unleashed in Atlanta 1996.
23.00Behind the Fights: Buster Douglas – Victory over Mike Tyson
This programme looks at possibly the biggest upset in sporting history – James 'Buster' Douglas' victory over 'Iron' Mike Tyson in 1990.
23.50Premier League: Goals of the Season 2001/02
Another bumper crop of net-busters from a season in which every Premier League team made their mark. Oh, and also the occasional blooper...
00.45Moto GP, 1994: European Grand Prix, Catalunya
For the last eight laps, the 500cc race was one of the closest of the year, with six bikes packed together. Biaggi takes the 250cc world title.
01.40World Superbikes: The Greatest Races: 2002 Laguna Seca Race 1 and 2
The whole season had been about two men – Bayliss and Edwards. Bayliss was out in front, but Edwards' consistency kept him in the hunt...
02.35Top Players: Giggs: FA Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester United 2003/2004
Many reckon that Ryan Giggs enjoyed the greatest season of his late career last season – but, as you'll see, he was pretty handy here at Anfield, too.
03.05Olympic Destinies: Johann Olav Koss – Norwegian Speed Skater
A speed skater from Norway, Johann Olav Koss, won three golds in Lillehammer in 1994 and broke world records in all of the events he won.
03.35Olympic Destinies: Jean-Claude Killy – Grenoble, 1968
Killy is arguably the most famous skier ever, president of the Tour de France society, a member of the IOC and a director for Coca-Cola. Not a bad CV.
04.05The Dream Teams: The Dream Fulfilled – Atlanta 1996
The saga of the amazing US basketball team continues. After Barcelona, a new generation of superstars was unleashed in Atlanta 1996.
05.00Behind the Fights: Buster Douglas – Victory over Mike Tyson
This programme looks at possibly the biggest upset in sporting history – James 'Buster' Douglas' victory over 'Iron' Mike Tyson in 1990.
05.50Premier League: Goals of the Season 2001/02
Another bumper crop of net-busters from a season in which every Premier League team made their mark. Oh, and also the occasional blooper...
Friday
4 December 2009
06.50Moto GP, 1994: European Grand Prix, Catalunya