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JULY 2011

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Friday1 July 2011

06.00 Tour de France 2005: 17th Stage, Pau - Revel2005's Tour de France saw a change of route enacted in order to make the event yet tougher. But cycling's superman, Lance Armstrong, still dominated.

07.00 Formula 1 Retro: 1978With both the Indy and Daytona 500 to his name, Mario Andretti spent much of the '70s trying to scoop the F1 title. In 1978 he conquered all.

08.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 Semi-Final Russia v SpainRussia eliminated favourites Holland in an unlikely quarter-final victory, and now wondered whether they could spring a further surprise on Spain.

09.00 Premier League: Ten Seasons - 'A Decade of Great Matches' Episode 1Three fantastic matches from the first decade of the Premier League, featuring nostalgic anecdotes from players, managers and supporters alike.

10.00 DTM Season Review: 2006The world's fastest touring car series witnessed the kind of exciting overtaking action rarely seen in F1. Ex-Grand Prix whizz Mika Häkkinen starred.

11.00 ESPN Big Fights: Rocky GrazianoClassic bouts in the career of former world middleweight champion Rocky Graziano, against Tony Janiro, Sugar Ray Robinson and Chuck Davey.



14.00 FA Premier League: Blackburn Rovers v Burnley, 2009/10They might be two small Northern towns, but their rivalry matches even that of Arsenal v Tottenham. A high-octane, goal-drenched match.

14.30 FA Premier League: Burnley v Manchester United, 2009/10Unfashionable Burnley began their first-ever Premier League season like a rocket and turned their home ground into a cauldron – as United discovered…


16.00 DTM Season Review: 2006The world's fastest touring car series witnessed the kind of exciting overtaking action rarely seen in F1.

Ex-Grand Prix whizz Mika Häkkinen starred.

17.00 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Aston Villa, 2009/10Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa were a very good Premier League team. But they met a title-chasing Chelsea side in irresistable form here.

17.30 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Manchester City, 2009/10Welsh striker Craig Bellamy's stay at Manchester City was a short one, but still long enough to make a real impact on his day. Just ask Chelsea!

18.00 Tour de France 2005: 20th Stage, Saint Etienne - Saint Etienne2005's Tour de France saw a change of route enacted in order to make the event yet tougher. But cycling's superman, Lance Armstrong, still dominated.

19.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 Final Germany v SpainThis was a match set to change the destiny of Spain's national team. Notorious 'chokers' at international level, they faced a final against Germany.

20.00 Formula 1 Retro: 1979Ferrari produced their first-ever 'ground-effects' F1 car in 1979, and recruited the 'dream team' of Scheckter and Villeneuve to drive for them.


22.00 DTM Season Review: 2007The world's fastest touring car series witnessed the kind of overtaking action rarely seen in F1. In 2007, Audi continued its battle with Mercedes.

23.00 ESPN Big Fights: Sonny ListonFeaturing heavyweight Sonny Liston fighting against Cleveland Williams, Roy Harris, Eddie Machen, Floyd Patterson (twice) and Chuck Wepner.




03.00 Premier League: Ten Seasons - 'A Decade of Great Matches' Episode 2Three fantastic matches from the first decade of the Premier League, featuring nostalgic anecdotes from

players, managers and supporters alike.



Saturday2 July 2011





10.00 World Match Play: Film 1995Features players from around the world competing against one another in various formats, such as matchplay, stroke and team.



12.30 FA Premier League: Burnley v Manchester United, 2009/10Unfashionable Burnley began their first-ever Premier League season like a rocket and turned their home ground into a cauldron – as United discovered…


13.30 FA Premier League: Burnley v Manchester United, 2009/10Unfashionable Burnley began their first-ever Premier League season like a rocket and turned their home

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ground into a cauldron – as United discovered…

14.00 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Aston Villa, 2009/10Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa were a very good Premier League team. But they met a title-chasing Chelsea side in irresistable form here.

14.30 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Manchester City, 2009/10Welsh striker Craig Bellamy's stay at Manchester City was a short one, but still long enough to make a real impact on his day. Just ask Chelsea!

15.00 ESPN Big Fights: Ken BuchananClassic fights in the career of former lightweight champion Ken Buchanan, including an encounter with the Panamanian Ismael Laguna in 1971.

16.00 ESPN Big Fights: Marcel CerdanThe career of Marcel Cerdan, who held the world middleweight title. He was also famous for his affair with singer Edith Piaf before his tragic death.

17.00 DTM Season Review: 2005Illustrating to the world that the DTM was now second in prestige only to F1, Mika Häkkinen chose the series, in 2005, to make his racing comeback.

18.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 Group Stage Netherlands v FranceHolland sparkled in their very first group match, thrashing Italy 3-0. Now they turned their sights on another of Europe's big names: France.

19.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 Semi-Final Russia v SpainRussia eliminated favourites Holland in an unlikely quarter-final victory, and now wondered whether they could spring a further surprise on Spain.

20.00 Tour de France 2000: 15th Stage, Briançon - Courchevel2000's tour was a thrilling duel between Lance Armstrong and Jan Ullrich. And this penultimate mountain stage would prove ultimately crucial.

21.00 Tour de France 2002: Stage 14: Lodève - Mont VentouxRichard Virenque is ahead alone, but Lance Armstrong makes a fantastic recovery!


23.00 FA Premier League: Everton v Aston Villa, 2008/09Somehow these two legendary English team names nearly always manage to produce a memorable match whenever they meet, and this one was no exception.

23.30 FA Premier League: Liverpool v Arsenal 2008/2009It's often said that defending in the Premier League is now so good, goal-fests are a thing of the past. Clearly nobody told these two sides that!



02.00 Premier League: A Decade of Great Goals - Part 1We've got thousands of goals to show you from the first decade of the Premier League, so grab a beer, chill and enjoy the finest net-bulging action.


04.00 Formula 1 Retro: 1975Niki Lauda often refers to 1975 as 'the unbelievable year', and how can we disagree? Unbelievable races and personalities from Formula 1's golden era.

05.00 DTM Season Review: 2003In 2003, the world's most spectacular touring car series saw a more evenly-matched field than ever before. And a new British driver in Gary Paffett.

Sunday3 July 2011

06.00 DTM Season Review: 2004A season of change in the DTM, as the series' souped-up coupés were replaced instead by four-door sedans. Cue panel-bashing action aplenty...





10.00 Formula 1 Retro: 1972Capturing the 1972 Formula 1 season, famous for the 25-year-old driver Emerson Fittipaldi becoming the then youngest ever champion in the sport.






15.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 Group Stage Netherlands v FranceHolland sparkled in their very first group match, thrashing Italy 3-0. Now they turned their sights on another of Europe's big names: France.


17.00 DTM Season Review: 2006The world's fastest touring car series witnessed the kind of exciting overtaking action rarely seen in F1. Ex-Grand Prix whizz Mika Häkkinen starred.

18.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 Semi-Final Germany v TurkeyYet again Germany entered into a major tournament with seemingly little chance – and yet again they sparkled on the big stage. A seven-goal thriller.




22.00 30 for 30: Tim Richmond - To The LimitEmmy winner Rory Karpf looks back on the career of legendary NASCAR driver Tim Richmond, a man who

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lived his life in the fast lane until the very end.


00.00 ESPN Big Fights: Max BaerA key figure in heavyweight boxing's great era of the '30s, Baer's action-filled fights against Carnera and Jim Braddock feature here.




04.00 Formula 1 Retro: 1976For all you Formula 1 fans, here's a chance to see the incomparable James Hunt battle the indestructible Niki Lauda for the 1976 championship.

05.00 DTM Season Review: 2004A season of change in the DTM, as the series' souped-up coupés were replaced instead by four-door sedans. Cue panel-bashing action aplenty...

Monday4 July 2011

06.00 30 for 30: Tim Richmond - To The LimitEmmy winner Rory Karpf looks back on the career of legendary NASCAR driver Tim Richmond, a man who lived his life in the fast lane until the very end.


08.00 ESPN Big Fights: Max BaerA key figure in heavyweight boxing's great era of the '30s, Baer's action-filled fights against Carnera and Jim Braddock feature here.


10.00 Formula 1 Retro: 1977Relive another fantastic year for Niki Lauda with this focus on the 1977

Formula 1 season, where the action was fast, furious and downright fun.






16.00 DTM Greatest Races: 2006 NürburgringThe DTM is the world's best – and fastest – touring car series, featuring an array of ex-F1 drivers. 'Flying Finn' Mika Häkkinen stars at the Ring.

17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men's 2005 Play-Offs, Serbia and Montenegro v FranceWhoever said that size mattered in basketball obviously did not see France out-hustle the hosts, Serbia and Montenegro, in their play-off in Belgrade.

18.00 FA Premier League: Everton v Arsenal 2009/2010ESPN's first ever match as a Premier League host broadcaster saw the UK network offer the world an Arsène Wenger-inspired masterclass from Arsenal.

18.30 FA Premier League: Everton v Chelsea, 2009/10Championship-chasing Chelsea had been held to a 3-3 draw by Everton earlier in the season, so arrived at Goodison Park with a score to settle.

19.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 1988 England v Republic of IrelandIn what Shakespeare might have termed 'a comedy of errors', Ireland only qualified after Scotland scooped a shock win, and so they now faced England.




22.00 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Eric CantonaPrior to Eric Cantona's arrival at Old Trafford, Manchester United hadn't won a League title for 26 years. The flamboyant Frenchman changed history.

22.30 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Matthew Le TissierDespite only ever playing for unfashionable Southampton, Matthew Le Tissier weaved a dizzy spell during the 1990s, scoring some simply amazing goals.

23.00 UEFA – The Story of the European Championships: 1960 & 1964 - The First StepsUEFA's glossy official films offer the final word on the history of the European Championships. This entry traces the story's opening chapter.

00.00 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Mercedes, Singleton, HalpinAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights, including his debut versus Hector Mercedes.

00.30 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Spain, Alderson, CanadyAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Here he batters Alderson, Spain and Canady.





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Tuesday5 July 2011


















17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men - 2005 Quarter-Final, France v LithuaniaTwo nights after knocking out the host nation, France looked to take another scalp by dethroning the defending champions, Lithuania, in this classic.

18.00 FA Premier League: Everton v Tottenham Hotspur, 2009/10One of the classic fixtures of the English football season, this particular match always seems to generate excitement, controversy – and great goals.

18.30 FA Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester United, 2009/10Rafael Benitez's Liverpool really should have won the 2009 title and sought to heal their wounds with a home win over their fiercest rivals, Man Utd.

19.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2000 First Round, Portugal v GermanyPreviously unheralded Portugal came from two goals down to beat England in their opening group match. Could they also now claim the scalp of Germany?






23.00 30 for 30: Kings RansomPeter Berg's documentary tells the story of how Wayne Gretzky's 1988 transfer from the Edmonton Oilers to the LA Kings shook the world of ice hockey.

00.00 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Johnson, LongAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Johnson and Long take a mauling.

00.30 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Colay, Benjamin, Richardson, NelsonAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Pure emotion in and out of the ring.

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Wednesday6 July 2011




07.30 FA Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester United, 2009/10Rafael Benitez's Liverpool really should have won the 2009 title and sought to heal their wounds with a

home win over their fiercest rivals, Man Utd.














17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men's 2005 Semi-Final, Greece v FranceIt's not uncommon for basketball matches to sway rapidly from one end to the other at 100 miles an hour, but the 2005 semi-final was on another level!

18.00 FA Premier League: Manchester City v Arsenal 2009/2010City's Middle Eastern millions had transformed their status in the transfer market, but a win over one of the 'Big Four' was increasingly essential.

18.30 FA Premier League: Manchester City v Birmingham City, 2009/10When Roberto Mancini took over at Man City, many thought that he'd place an emphasis on defence rather than attack. Birmingham City wouldn't agree!

19.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2000 Quarter-Final, Italy v RomaniaRomania had knocked out England with a late comeback. Could they now repeat the trick at the quarter-final stage against ever-unpredictable Italy?






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23.00 30 for 30: The Band That Wouldn't DieOscar-winner Barry Levinson's story of how the Baltimore Colts Marching Band carried on playing, even years after the team itself had left the city.

00.00 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Scaff, YoungAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Scaff and Young feel Tyson's wrath.

00.30 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Jaco, JamesonAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Finally, a challenge for Iron Mike.








Thursday7 July 2011













13.30 FA Premier League: Manchester City v Birmingham City, 2009/10When Roberto Mancini took over at Man City, many thought that he'd place an emphasis on defence rather

than attack. Birmingham City wouldn't agree!





17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men - 2005 Bronze Game, France v SpainAfter 46 years, the French were desperate to return home from a EuroBasket with some medals, but in order to do so they had to get past Spain.

18.00 FA Premier League: Manchester City v Burnley, 2009/10Under inspirational manager Owen Coyle, Burnley packed a real Premier League punch. In late 2009, they showed no fear – especially not at Man City.

18.30 FA Premier League: Manchester City v Sunderland, 2009/10A clash of managers (and former Man United team-mates), Mark Hughes and Steve Bruce, created an exciting clash between attack and defence.

19.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2004 Semi-Final, Portugal v NetherlandsIt may not have been the final, but this was the game many neutrals wanted to see, as in-form hosts Portugal took on ever-entertaining Holland.




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22.00 Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 1Welcome to football heaven! This selection of Premier League crackers sees the ball hitting the net in some of the most spectacular ways imaginable.

23.00 30 for 30: Small Potatoes: Who Killed The USFL?In the 1980s, the US Football League emerged as a genuine rival to American football's NFL, only to abruptly disappear. Mike Tollin asks why.

00.00 Tyson Raw + Uncut: FergusonAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. This was Tyson's first televised fight.







Friday8 July 2011














17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men – 2005 Final, Greece v GermanyThe men's final proved to be an absolute classic as underdogs (and

home crowd favourites) Greece squared up against a Dirk Nowitzki-led Germany.

18.00 FA Premier League: Manchester City v Tottenham, 2009/1020 years ago, a match with fourth place as its prize may not have mattered much. But on offer here was a place in the Champions' League.

18.30 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal, 2009/10A thrilling start to the 2009/10 season, as Arsenal attended Old Trafford determined to put a real marker down for the season ahead. A great game.

19.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 First Round, Turkey v Czech RepublicDuring the 'noughties', both Turkey and the Czech Republic created reputations for exciting, attacking play. They serve up a five-goal-thriller here.







00.30 Tyson Raw + Uncut: ZouskiAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Here Iron Mike faces undefeated Steve Zouski.


01.30 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal, 2009/10A thrilling start to the 2009/10 season, as Arsenal attended Old Trafford

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determined to put a real marker down for the season ahead. A great game.

02.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men – 2005 Final, Greece v GermanyThe men's final proved to be an absolute classic as underdogs (and home crowd favourites) Greece squared up against a Dirk Nowitzki-led Germany.

03.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 First Round, Turkey v Czech RepublicDuring the 'noughties', both Turkey and the Czech Republic created reputations for exciting, attacking play. They serve up a five-goal-thriller here.




Saturday9 July 2011






09.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2008 First Round, Turkey v Czech RepublicDuring the 'noughties', both Turkey and the Czech Republic created

reputations for exciting, attacking play. They serve up a five-goal-thriller here.












17.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2000 First Round, Portugal v GermanyPreviously unheralded Portugal came from two goals down to beat England

in their opening group match. Could they also now claim the scalp of Germany?












01.30 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Spain, Alderson, CanadyAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike

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Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Here he batters Alderson, Spain and Canady.








Sunday10 July 2011




08.00 UEFA – The Story of the European Championships: 1960 & 1964 - The First StepsUEFA's glossy official films offer the final word on the history of the

European Championships. This entry traces the story's opening chapter.











16.00 Euro Matches – Europe: 2000 Quarter-Final, Italy v RomaniaRomania had knocked out England with a late comeback. Could they now

repeat the trick at the quarter-final stage against ever-unpredictable Italy?







22.00 30 for 30: Four Days In OctoberUsing archive footage, this film examines how, in October 2004, the Red Sox beat the Yankees to shake the world of baseball.





01.00 Tyson Raw + Uncut: FergusonAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike

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Tyson's first 25 professional fights. This was Tyson's first televised fight.







Monday11 July 2011















16.30 Premier League: Ten Seasons - 'A Decade of Great Matches' Episode 6Three fantastic matches from the first decade of the Premier League, featuring nostalgic anecdotes from

players, managers and supporters alike.




19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: Hoffenheim v Herta Berlin2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Hoffenheim v Herta Berlin.

20.00 Golf: The Open: 2007 Highlights, Part 1This was the tournament where the world at large first became aware of a modest young man from Ireland called Padraig Harrington.


22.00 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Alan ShearerFrom the moment that Alan Shearer joined Kenny Dalglish's Blackburn – during the summer that the Premier League began – the man became a goal-machine.

22.30 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Ryan GiggsWelsh wing wizard Ryan Giggs has been turning in match-winning performances for Manchester United ever since the Premier League began back in 1992.

23.00 UEFA – The Story of the European Championships: 1968 - Forza Italia!UEFA's official films offer the final word on the history of the European Championships. Italy hosted 1968's finals – and played a starring role.

00.00 Tyson Raw + Uncut: TillisAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 pro fights. Here he faces the impressive James Tillis.


01.30 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal, 2009/10A thrilling start to the 2009/10 season, as Arsenal attended Old Trafford

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determined to put a real marker down for the season ahead. A great game.






Tuesday12 July 2011






10.00 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Alan ShearerFrom the moment that Alan Shearer joined Kenny Dalglish's Blackburn – during the summer that the Premier

League began – the man became a goal-machine.











18.00 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea, 2009/10This was the match many observers felt would decide the destiny of the 2010 Premier League title. A thriller – right up until the final minute.

18.30 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Manchester City, 2009/10The 2009/10 Premier League season produced several fine matches, but maybe only one all-time-classic. This is that game: a seven-goal thriller.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: Bayern Leverkusen v Eintracht Frankfurt2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Leverkusen v Frankfurt.

20.00 Golf: The Open: 2007 Highlights, Part 2Sergio Garcia had been threatening to become a major force in golf for years. Could this be the tournament where he finally made the big breakthrough?


22.00 Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 2Welcome to football heaven! This hour-long selection of Premier League net-busting crackers sees the ball hit the net in all manner of memorable ways.

23.00 30 for 30: Muhammad and LarryIntimate documentary revealing how an ageing Muhammad Ali prepared for a 1980 bout against his old friend and sparring partner Larry Holmes.

00.00 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Hosea, BoydAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 professional fights. Don King arrives, Tyson marches on.

00.30 Tyson Raw + Uncut: Marvis FrazierAn 11-part series focusing on previously unseen footage of Mike Tyson's first 25 pro fights. Tyson takes on Joe Frazier's son Marvis.






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17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men - 2007 Semi Final, Spain v GreeceThis EuroBasket semi-final from 2007 was an end-to-end, high-scoring classic with a nail-biting conclusion. European basketball at its brilliant best.

18.00 FA Premier League: Tottenham v Arsenal 2009/2010A North London derby always thrills, but this had the added edge of Spurs trying to qualify for the Champions' League while Arsenal chased the title.

18.30 FA Premier League: Tottenham v Chelsea, 2009/10In-form Spurs were chasing a Champions' League spot under ace manager Harry Redknapp, but faced a title-hunting Chelsea in this massive match.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Wolfsburg v Dortmund.

20.00 Golf: The Open: Official Film 2006Could Tiger Woods win the Open anywhere other than St Andrews? He had won the Claret Jug twice before, but always at the same venue...




23.00 30 for 30: Without BiasIn 1986, Len Bias was an NBA star in the making when a tragic cocaine overdose halted his career – and his life – in its tracks. This is his story.

00.00 Cinderella Man: The James Braddock StoryDocumentary with recreated scenes from the life and career of American boxing hero Jim Braddock.







Thursday14 July 2011




08.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men - 2007 Semi Final, Spain v GreeceThis EuroBasket semi-final from 2007 was an end-to-end, high-scoring

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classic with a nail-biting conclusion. European basketball at its brilliant best.










17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men - 2007 Semi Final, Russia v LithuaniaFew countries are more passionate about basketball than 2007 tournament hosts Spain. Apart from the two proud nations facing each other here, perhaps.

18.00 FA Premier League: West Ham v Burnley, 2009/10One reason why the world loves the Premier League is that its matches can often suddenly go goal-crazy. This game is a prime example.

18.30 FA Premier League: West Ham v Wolves, 2009/10Manager Mick McCarthy had been under enormous early-season

pressure at Molineux and badly required a win at West Ham to relieve late-season tensions.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: FC Bayern Munich v Herta Berlin2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Bayern Munich v Berlin.

20.00 Golf: The Open: Official Film 2007The Open's official films are regarded by many as the finest in their field. Garcia and Harrington fought a memorable duel in 2007.



23.00 30 for 30: The Legend of Jimmy the GreekAward-winning director Fritz Mitchell tells the fascinating story of the rise and fall of one of America's most popular and controversial TV pundits.

00.00 An Audience with Muhammad AliClassic footage from the 1970s, showcasing Ali's sparkling personality.


01.30 FA Premier League: West Ham v Wolves, 2009/10Manager Mick McCarthy had been under enormous early-season pressure at Molineux and badly required a win at West Ham to relieve late-season tensions.





Friday15 July 2011













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17.00 FIBA Basketball European Championships: Men – 2007 Final, Russia v SpainTwo great basketball-playing nations meet head-on in Madrid to decide the fate of Europe's top prize – in a match that was decided by a single point.

18.00 FA Premier League: Wigan v Arsenal, 2009/10Under forward-thinking manager Roberto Martinez, unfancied Wigan became a highly entertaining team to watch during 2009/10 – as Arsenal discovered!

18.30 FA Premier League: Wigan v Chelsea, 2009/10Chelsea made only a sluggish start to the 2009/10 Premier League season, and they badly underestimated Wigan in this highly entertaining encounter.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: Wolfburg v FC Bayern Munich2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Wolfburg v Bayern Munich.

20.00 Golf: The Open: Official Film 2008The Open's official films are regarded by many as the finest in their field. Greg Norman enjoyed a fine Indian summer in 2008.





00.00 When Ali Came to NewcastleClassic 1970s footage from one of Muhammad Ali's high-profile trips to the UK.


01.30 FA Premier League: Wigan v Chelsea, 2009/10Chelsea made only a sluggish start to the 2009/10 Premier League season,

and they badly underestimated Wigan in this highly entertaining encounter.






Saturday16 July 2011



07.30 FA Premier League: Wigan v Chelsea, 2009/10Chelsea made only a sluggish start to the 2009/10 Premier League season, and they badly underestimated Wigan in this highly entertaining encounter.
















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Sunday17 July 2011










13.00 FA Premier League: Tottenham v Arsenal 2009/2010A North London derby always thrills, but this had the added edge of Spurs

trying to qualify for the Champions' League while Arsenal chased the title.












22.00 30 for 30: Jordan Rides The BusIn 1993, after the murder of his father, Michael Jordan shocked the world when he turned his back on basketball to take up minor league baseball.

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Monday18 July 2011


07.00 Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 2Welcome to football heaven! This hour-long selection of Premier League

net-busting crackers sees the ball hit the net in all manner of memorable ways.












17.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2002 Quarter-Final, Germany v SpainPau Gasol and Dirk Nowitzki, two of Europe's most legendary basketballers, spark this quarter-final into life to produce this classic match.

18.00 FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2004/2005Sparks flew before, during and after this fiery encounter. Arsenal, looking to continue their great home form, face a Ronaldo-inspired Man United.

18.30 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Manchester United 2004/2005One of José Mourinho's first ever matches as Chelsea manager was at home to Man United. Many would have been daunted; the 'Special One' wasn't...

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: Werder Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen.




22.00 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Dennis BergkampA goal machine in his teens at Ajax, Bergkamp had failed badly at Inter Milan during the mid '90s. Could a transfer to Arsenal reboot his career?

22.30 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Gianfranco ZolaDuring the 1980s, British football's top players – Wilkins, Souness, Rush – moved to Italy. Zola's 1990s arrival into England was a culture shock.

23.00 UEFA – The Story of the European Championships: 1972 - Made In West GermanyUEFA's glossy official films offer the final word on the history of the European Championships. Germany's ace striker Gerd Müller starred in Belgium.

00.00 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila - Ali v FrazierMuhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.

01.00 FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2004/2005Sparks flew before, during and after this fiery encounter. Arsenal, looking

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to continue their great home form, face a Ronaldo-inspired Man United.







Tuesday19 July 2011
















17.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2002 Semi-Final, Germany v ArgentinaThis game had the kind of unpredictability that other sports would love to replicate. Germany and Argentina are both on scintillating form.

18.00 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal 2004/2005Arsenal's 49-game unbeaten run had rivals Man United green with envy. Cue an explosive and significant match that ended with a spot of pizza throwing!

18.30 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Manchester United 2005/2006Chelsea's second Premiership title is just 90 minutes away if they beat United. How sweet Jose's wine would taste if he could defeat Fergie yet again.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: Hoffenheim v FC Monchengladbach2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both ends of the table. Hoffenheim v Borussia Monchengladbach.




23.00 30 for 30: The UBilly Corben tells the story of how, during the 80s, a Miami University coach turned the Hurricanes into the bad boys of American football.




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16.55 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2002 Final, Yugoslavia v ArgentinaA hugely controversial ending to what had been a pulsating final, causing uproar for one side but huge entertainment for the public.

18.10 FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2006/2007Arguably the best game so far played at Arsenal's brand new Emirates Stadium. A late twist sees this regular grudge match end in spectacular fashion.

18.35 FA Premier League: Everton v Chelsea 2006/2007Stunning goals and more in this five-goal thriller at Goodison between improving Everton and Mourinho's stuttering yet occasionally brilliant Blues.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: SV Hamburg v Schalke 042009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Hamburg v Schalke.




23.00 30 for 30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller v The New York KnicksAward-winning director Dan Klores looks back to the day in 1995 when one man's basketball skills managed to upset an entire city.

00.25 ESPN Big Fights: Joe Frazier v Oscar BonavenaIt took a long and hard ten rounds for a champion to emerge from this fight.













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17.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2006 Quarter-Final, Spain v LithuaniaQuarter-final action from the 2006 FIBA Championships, as the talented Spaniards – and a certain Pau Gasol – face the spirited underdogs, Lithuania.

18.00 FA Premier League: Liverpool v Arsenal 2006/2007Peter Crouch has always divided fans' opinions over his footballing ability, but whether you love him or hate him, this performance was world-class.

18.30 FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2007/2008A match of great goals and late drama from the Emirates. These two teams had been engaged in a 20-year-long feud, and this was another grudge match.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: FC Schalke 04 v FC Bayern Munich2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Schalke v Bayern Munich.




23.00 30 for 30: No Crossover: The Trial of Allen IversonDirector Steve James returns to his home town of Hampton, Virginia to tell the story of how the trial of a young basketball star left a city divided.

00.25 ESPN Big Fights: Clay v Liston 1964The first fight between Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay. Liston was shattered when he quit on his stool against challenger Clay - then an unknown boxer.







Friday22 July 2011











14.00 30 for 30: No Crossover: The Trial of Allen IversonDirector Steve James returns to his home town of Hampton, Virginia to tell

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the story of how the trial of a young basketball star left a city divided.



17.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2006 Semi-Final, Spain v ArgentinaThe tension was unbearable in Saitama as 17,000 fans witnessed one of the closest matches in FIBA history. This game goes right down to the wire.

18.00 FA Premier League: Bolton v Arsenal, 2007/08Gary Megson's efforts as manager are not fondly recalled at Bolton, but this high-scoring match saw his Wanderers side at their try-hard best.

18.30 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Aston Villa, 2007/08One of those rare – but glorious – Premier League matches in which, despite the best defenders in the world, goals fly in from all angles.

19.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: FC Bayern Munich v Hanover2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and bottom of the table. Bayern Munich v Hanover.






00.00 ESPN Big Fights: Rumble in the Jungle, 1974Are you ready for the rumble? It's 1974 and two heavyweight boxers are in deepest Zaire, preparing for the biggest fight in the history of boxing.























16.00 Bundesliga Classics: 2009/10: Werder Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen2009/10 was a classic Bundesliga season, with battles raging from September to May at both the top and

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bottom of the table. Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen.












04.00 FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2004/2005Sparks flew before, during and after this fiery encounter. Arsenal, looking

to continue their great home form, face a Ronaldo-inspired Man United.



Sunday24 July 2011









13.00 FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2006/2007Arguably the best game so far played at Arsenal's brand new Emirates Stadium. A late twist sees this regular

grudge match end in spectacular fashion.












22.00 Premier League: The Premier League's Greatest Goals – Episode 4Welcome to football heaven! This selection of Premier League crackers

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sees the ball hitting the net in some of the most spectacular ways imaginable.











Monday25 July 2011














18.00 FA Premier League: Chelsea v Manchester United 2007/2008If United thought that their visits to Stamford Bridge might become a little easier following the exit of José Mourinho, then they thought wrong...

18.30 FA Premier League: Everton v Liverpool, 2007/08This Liverpool local derby was foul-filled and ill-tempered even by Scouse standards! In between the flurry of cards, though, is a compelling match.

19.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Brazil v Germany, Final, 2002Despite losing badly to England during qualifying, Germany still made it to the 2002 tournament's final, where they faced a formidable Brazilian team.




22.00 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Tony AdamsAn Arsenal legend, Adams endured a roller-coaster ride of a career, which variously included prison, alcoholism, therapy and, ultimately, redemption.

22.30 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Roy KeaneManchester United's 1990s renaissance could have been spooked by Bryan Robson's exit – but Alex Ferguson discovered a replacement midfield maestro.

23.00 UEFA – The Story of the European Championships: 1976 - Panenka's PenaltyUEFA's glossy official films offer the final word on the history of the

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European Championships. 1976's final was one of the all-time greats.

00.00 ESPN Big Fights: Tyson: Downfall of a ChampionBecause Tyson attained the heights of boxing, his downfall was particularly resounding, as we can see in this documentary.







05.00 UEFA – The Story of the European Championships: 1976 - Panenka's PenaltyUEFA's glossy official films offer the final word on the history of the European Championships. 1976's final was one of the all-time greats.

Tuesday26 July 2011















16.30 Legends of The Barclays Premier League: Roy KeaneManchester United's 1990s renaissance could have been spooked by Bryan Robson's exit – but

Alex Ferguson discovered a replacement midfield maestro.


18.00 FA Premier League: Manchester City v Fulham, 2007/08This is the match that transformed Roy Hodgson's and Fulham FC's fortunes. It also shows why some folk call 2-0 "football's most dangerous lead".

18.30 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea, 2007/08United – and Alex Ferguson – were haunted by José Mourinho during the Special One's glory years at Chelsea. He left three days prior to this match...

19.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Portugal v Netherlands, Group of 16 2006Both of these big-name teams had sparkled during their opening group matches, but the vagaries of the draw meant that one would be eliminated here.




23.00 30 for 30: Silly Little GameFilm-makers Adam Kurland and Lucas Jansen trace the history of fantasy sports leagues back to their beginnings with the Rotisserie Baseball League.

00.00 ESPN Big Fights: In this Corner - Legendary HeavyweightsThe best boxing action with Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali.



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17.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2006 Semi-Final, Greece v USAThe 2006 USA side may not exactly be the Dream Team of '92 but they have a lot of quality and test Greece to the limit in this pulsating semi-final.

18.00 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Liverpool, 2007/2008An ill-tempered meeting between these two giants of English football, its result heavily influenced by an early red card. Not for the faint-hearted!

18.30 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Manchester City, 2007/08On the 50th anniversary of the tragic Munich disaster, Manchester United were scheduled to play at home to, of all sides, their local rivals City.

19.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Germany v Argentina, Quarter Final 2006The tie of the round, this game matched the hosts against the favourites. Argentina were wondrous in the early rounds... but had they peaked too soon?

20.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2006 Semi-Final, Spain v ArgentinaThe tension was unbearable in Saitama as 17,000 fans witnessed one of the closest matches in FIBA

history. This game goes right down to the wire.


22.00 Premier League: Goals of the Season 1999/00Ferguson's Beckham-era Man United, Houllier's Owen-inspired Liverpool and new Arsenal star Thierry Henry all starred during this entertaining season.

23.00 30 for 30: Run Ricky RunAn intimate profile of Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams who, in 2004, took time out from the NFL in order to turn his life around.

00.00 ESPN Big Fights: In this Corner - Little Giants of BoxingA focus on small but lethal fighters, featuring Henry Armstrong, Willie Pep, Sugar Ray Robinson, Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard.









07.00 FA Premier League: Manchester United v Liverpool, 2007/2008An ill-tempered meeting between these two giants of English football, its

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result heavily influenced by an early red card. Not for the faint-hearted!












17.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2006 Final, Spain v GreeceEven though Spain's talismanic forward – and tournament MVP – Pau Gasol was unavailable for selection,

the 2006 FIBA Final was an absolute classic.

18.00 FA Premier League: Portsmouth v Reading 2007/2008One of those glorious, insane games where goals fly in from all angles for the full 90 minutes. 11 goals is the amazing final total here at full-time.

18.30 FA Premier League: Tottenham v Arsenal, 2007/08Spurs supporters have occasionally seen their team torn asunder by local rivals Arsenal down the years – but this match was closer than most.

19.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: France v Brazil, Quarter-Final, 2006A re-run of 1998's controversial World Cup final, this was one of the German-hosted tournament's classic quarter-finals.



22.00 Premier League: Goals of the Season 2000/01Man United raced away with the Premier League title, bagging some great goals en route. But every team contributed some memorable strikes.

23.00 30 for 30: Straight Outta LAIce Cube looks at the Raiders' move from Oakland to Los Angeles, set against a backdrop of gang warfare, mass immigration and the rise of hip-hop.

00.00 ESPN Big Fights: Lightweights and WelterweightsThe welterweight fights of Henry Armstrong, Carmen Basilio, Sugar Ray Robinson and Kid Gavilan, and lightweights Joe Gans, Joe Brown and Ike Williams.



02.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2006 Final, Spain v GreeceEven though Spain's talismanic forward – and tournament MVP – Pau Gasol was unavailable for selection, the 2006 FIBA Final was an absolute classic.




Friday29 July 2011










13.30 FA Premier League: Tottenham v Arsenal, 2007/08Spurs supporters have occasionally seen their team torn asunder by local

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rivals Arsenal down the years – but this match was closer than most.




17.00 FIBA Basketball World Championships: Men – 2006 Compilation/HighlightsAll the best slam-dunking action from the 2006 FIBA World Championship where an inspired Pau Gasol played through the pain to lead Spain to the final.

18.00 FA Premier League: Tottenham v Aston Villa, 2007/08One of those rare – but glorious – Premier League matches in which, despite the best defenders in the world, goals fly in from all angles.

18.30 FA Premier League: Tottenham v Chelsea, 2007/08One of those rare – but glorious – Premier League matches in which, despite the best defenders in the world, goals fly in from all angles.

19.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: France v Portugal, Semi Final 2006Having eliminated England via the penalty shoot-out, Portugal sought to continue their run of good fortune over an ageing French side. But could they?






00.00 ESPN Big Fights: Boxing's Best - Joe LouisIn-depth story of the all-conquering Joe Louis, who became the first black boxing champion to be embraced and celebrated by the American public.























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01.00 ESPN Big Fights: Tyson: Downfall of a ChampionBecause Tyson attained the heights of boxing, his downfall was

particularly resounding, as we can see in this documentary.






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