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Monday
1 March 2010
06.00Top 10 Valentino Rossi Races: 2005 Jerez
Valentino Rossi is regarded as the world's greatest ever Grand Prix motorcycle rider. One of his ten top races came at Jerez in 2005's Moto GP.
07.00Liverpool – Team of the 80s: Episode 4
During the 1980s, the UK's Granada TV cameras were a regular fixture at Anfield – capturing Barnes, Rush and Dalglish at their brilliant best.
08.00World's Strongest Man, 2000: Episode 6
The beautiful Sun City resort in South Africa plays host to the World's Strongest Man tournament.
09.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Denmark v Uruguay, Group, 08/06/1986
Argentina won the '86 World Cup, but Denmark arguably boasted an even more talented squad. Watch them 'click' here against useful Uruguay opposition.
10.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Germany v Yugoslavia, Group, 10/06/1990
Younger viewers may recall Lothar Matthäus as an ageing midfielder. In 1990, though, he was the world's most dynamic, armed with a ferocious shot.
11.00Exclusively Not Live: 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. David Beckham shines.
11.30Exclusively Not Live: FA Premier League: Liverpool v Birmingham City, 2002/2003
An early statement of intent from Steve Bruce's Blues, with Clinton Morrison in particular rising to the occasion of top-flight football at Anfield.
12.00Top 10 Valentino Rossi Races: 2005 Jerez
Valentino Rossi is regarded as the world's greatest ever Grand Prix motorcycle rider. One of his ten top races came at Jerez in 2005's Moto GP.
13.00Liverpool – Team of the 80s: Episode 4
During the 1980s, the UK's Granada TV cameras were a regular fixture at Anfield – capturing Barnes, Rush and Dalglish at their brilliant best.
14.00World's Strongest Man, 2000: Episode 6
The beautiful Sun City resort in South Africa plays host to the World's Strongest Man tournament.
15.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Denmark v Uruguay, Group, 08/06/1986
Argentina won the '86 World Cup, but Denmark arguably boasted an even more talented squad. Watch them 'click' here against useful Uruguay opposition.
16.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Germany v Yugoslavia, Group, 10/06/1990
Younger viewers may recall Lothar Matthäus as an ageing midfielder. In 1990, though, he was the world's most dynamic, armed with a ferocious shot.
17.00Exclusively Not Live: 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. David Beckham shines.
17.30Exclusively Not Live: FA Premier League: Liverpool v Birmingham City, 2002/2003
An early statement of intent from Steve Bruce's Blues, with Clinton Morrison in particular rising to the occasion of top-flight football at Anfield.
18.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 1
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
19.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 1
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
20.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Johnson
The extraordinary career of Johnson, with rare footage in and out of the ring. Featuring all his fights and the story behind his tumultuous life.
21.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Netherlands, Group, 16/06/1990
Two years prior to this match, Bobby Robson's England had fallen victim to a van Basten hat-trick at Euro '88. So revenge was on the great man's mind.
22.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1969: AC Milan v Ajax
Ajax vs AC Milan is a game of champions. A confrontation between two of the world's very greatest. Yet this final may have come too early for Ajax…
23.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1963: AC Milan v SL Benfica
In 1963 Milan manage to reach the European Cup final again. This time they take the lead thanks to Altafini. Eusébio makes a big effort for Benfica.
00.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 1
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
01.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 1
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
02.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Johnson
The extraordinary career of Johnson, with rare footage in and out of the ring. Featuring all his fights and the story behind his tumultuous life.
03.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Netherlands, Group, 16/06/1990
Two years prior to this match, Bobby Robson's England had fallen victim to a van Basten hat-trick at Euro '88. So revenge was on the great man's mind.
04.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1969: AC Milan v Ajax
Ajax vs AC Milan is a game of champions. A confrontation between two of the world's very greatest. Yet this final may have come too early for Ajax…
05.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1963: AC Milan v SL Benfica
In 1963 Milan manage to reach the European Cup final again. This time they take the lead thanks to Altafini. Eusébio makes a big effort for Benfica.
Tuesday
2 March 2010
06.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 1
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
07.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 1
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
08.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Johnson
The extraordinary career of Johnson, with rare footage in and out of the ring. Featuring all his fights and the story behind his tumultuous life.
09.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Netherlands, Group, 16/06/1990
Two years prior to this match, Bobby Robson's England had fallen victim to a van Basten hat-trick at Euro '88. So revenge was on the great man's mind.
10.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1969: AC Milan v Ajax
Ajax vs AC Milan is a game of champions. A confrontation between two of the world's very greatest. Yet this final may have come too early for Ajax…
11.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1963: AC Milan v SL Benfica
In 1963 Milan manage to reach the European Cup final again. This time they take the lead thanks to Altafini. Eusébio makes a big effort for Benfica.
12.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 1
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
13.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 1
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
14.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Johnson
The extraordinary career of Johnson, with rare footage in and out of the ring. Featuring all his fights and the story behind his tumultuous life.
15.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Netherlands, Group, 16/06/1990
Two years prior to this match, Bobby Robson's England had fallen victim to a van Basten hat-trick at Euro '88. So revenge was on the great man's mind.
16.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1969: AC Milan v Ajax
Ajax vs AC Milan is a game of champions. A confrontation between two of the world's very greatest. Yet this final may have come too early for Ajax…
17.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1963: AC Milan v SL Benfica
In 1963 Milan manage to reach the European Cup final again. This time they take the lead thanks to Altafini. Eusébio makes a big effort for Benfica.
18.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 2
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
19.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 2
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
20.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Georges Carpentier
A look at the classic fights of Georges 'Orchid Man' Carpentier. Including fights against Dick Smith, George Cook, Joe Becket and Marcel Neil.
21.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Egypt, Group, 21/06/1990
After drawing both of their early group matches, England needed a win from this tricky-looking final pool fixture to secure qualification.
22.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup: Milan v Benfica, 23/05/1990
For the second consecutive year, AC Milan reach the final of the European Cup, this time facing Sven-Göran Eriksson's Benfica side.
23.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup 1965: Inter v Benfica
Spectacular clash featuring a near-perfect line-up: Sarti, Burgnich, Facchetti, Bedin, Guarneri, Picchi, Jair, Mazzola, Peirò, Suarez and Corso.
00.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 2
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
01.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 2
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
02.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Georges Carpentier
A look at the classic fights of Georges 'Orchid Man' Carpentier. Including fights against Dick Smith, George Cook, Joe Becket and Marcel Neil.
03.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Egypt, Group, 21/06/1990
After drawing both of their early group matches, England needed a win from this tricky-looking final pool fixture to secure qualification.
04.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup: Milan v Benfica, 23/05/1990
For the second consecutive year, AC Milan reach the final of the European Cup, this time facing Sven-Göran Eriksson's Benfica side.
05.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup 1965: Inter v Benfica
Spectacular clash featuring a near-perfect line-up: Sarti, Burgnich, Facchetti, Bedin, Guarneri, Picchi, Jair, Mazzola, Peirò, Suarez and Corso.
Wednesday
3 March 2010
06.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 2
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
07.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 2
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
08.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Georges Carpentier
A look at the classic fights of Georges 'Orchid Man' Carpentier. Including fights against Dick Smith, George Cook, Joe Becket and Marcel Neil.
09.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Egypt, Group, 21/06/1990
After drawing both of their early group matches, England needed a win from this tricky-looking final pool fixture to secure qualification.
10.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup: Milan v Benfica, 23/05/1990
For the second consecutive year, AC Milan reach the final of the European Cup, this time facing Sven-Göran Eriksson's Benfica side.
11.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup 1965: Inter v Benfica
Spectacular clash featuring a near-perfect line-up: Sarti, Burgnich, Facchetti, Bedin, Guarneri, Picchi, Jair, Mazzola, Peirò, Suarez and Corso.
12.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 2
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
13.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 2
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
14.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Georges Carpentier
A look at the classic fights of Georges 'Orchid Man' Carpentier. Including fights against Dick Smith, George Cook, Joe Becket and Marcel Neil.
15.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v Egypt, Group, 21/06/1990
After drawing both of their early group matches, England needed a win from this tricky-looking final pool fixture to secure qualification.
16.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup: Milan v Benfica, 23/05/1990
For the second consecutive year, AC Milan reach the final of the European Cup, this time facing Sven-Göran Eriksson's Benfica side.
17.00Portuguese Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Champion Clubs' Cup 1965: Inter v Benfica
Spectacular clash featuring a near-perfect line-up: Sarti, Burgnich, Facchetti, Bedin, Guarneri, Picchi, Jair, Mazzola, Peirò, Suarez and Corso.
18.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 3
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
19.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 3
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
20.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Dempsey
The inside story of Jack Dempsey, with highlights of all his great fights and rare scenes of his acting career as a star of romantic films.
21.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v France, Group, 16/06/1982
Make sure that you switch on in time for kick-off for this one, as it features one of the fastest goals in World Cup history! Glory for England.
22.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final: Juventus v Porto, 1984
1984's cup final saw a star-studded Juve side (including World Cup '82 hero Paolo Rossi) up against Portugal's perennial dark horses, Porto.
23.00Portuguese Football: Euro Matches – Europe: 1984 Semi-Final, France v Portugal
The unfancied Portuguese team were key contributors to one of the greatest matches in European football history when they took on France in the semis.
00.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 3
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
01.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 3
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
02.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Dempsey
The inside story of Jack Dempsey, with highlights of all his great fights and rare scenes of his acting career as a star of romantic films.
03.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v France, Group, 16/06/1982
Make sure that you switch on in time for kick-off for this one, as it features one of the fastest goals in World Cup history! Glory for England.
04.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final: Juventus v Porto, 1984
1984's cup final saw a star-studded Juve side (including World Cup '82 hero Paolo Rossi) up against Portugal's perennial dark horses, Porto.
05.00Portuguese Football: Euro Matches – Europe: 1984 Semi-Final, France v Portugal
The unfancied Portuguese team were key contributors to one of the greatest matches in European football history when they took on France in the semis.
Thursday
4 March 2010
06.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 3
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
07.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 3
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
08.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Dempsey
The inside story of Jack Dempsey, with highlights of all his great fights and rare scenes of his acting career as a star of romantic films.
09.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v France, Group, 16/06/1982
Make sure that you switch on in time for kick-off for this one, as it features one of the fastest goals in World Cup history! Glory for England.
10.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final: Juventus v Porto, 1984
1984's cup final saw a star-studded Juve side (including World Cup '82 hero Paolo Rossi) up against Portugal's perennial dark horses, Porto.
11.00Portuguese Football: Euro Matches – Europe: 1984 Semi-Final, France v Portugal
The unfancied Portuguese team were key contributors to one of the greatest matches in European football history when they took on France in the semis.
12.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 3
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
13.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 3
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
14.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best – Jack Dempsey
The inside story of Jack Dempsey, with highlights of all his great fights and rare scenes of his acting career as a star of romantic films.
15.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: England v France, Group, 16/06/1982
Make sure that you switch on in time for kick-off for this one, as it features one of the fastest goals in World Cup history! Glory for England.
16.00Italian Stars: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final: Juventus v Porto, 1984
1984's cup final saw a star-studded Juve side (including World Cup '82 hero Paolo Rossi) up against Portugal's perennial dark horses, Porto.
17.00Portuguese Football: Euro Matches – Europe: 1984 Semi-Final, France v Portugal
The unfancied Portuguese team were key contributors to one of the greatest matches in European football history when they took on France in the semis.
18.002010 Winter X Games: Episode 4
Back by popular demand, ESPN is proud to present highlights of Winter X Games 14. Winter X Games 13 was ESPN's highest-rated Games in history.
19.00Manchester United Classics: Episode 4
During the 1970s and '80s, Northern England's Granada TV cameras were regularly in service at Old Trafford, capturing some classic action.
20.00A Century of Heavyweight: ESPN Big Fights: Max Schmeling