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Thursday
1 October 2009
06.20 Underdogs: Golf: The Open: Official Film 2003
He couldn't, could he? A late charge from old stager Nick Faldo during the closing stages at Royal St George’s saw him roar up the field.
07.20 Overseas Legends – Vialli: FA Premier League: Barnsley v Chelsea 1997/1998
Vialli began the 1990s as Sampdoria and Italy's talisman. He closed out the decade as Chelsea's player/manager – and scored goals all along the way.
07.50 Ali Special: Ali's 65
The Ali initiative comes to a conclusion with a final special featuring 65 things we believe everyone should know about Muhammad Ali.
08.45 Behind the Fights: Roberto Duran: The Early Years
The 'Hands of Stone' fighting machine held four different titles during his prime, and handed Sugar Ray Leonard his first ever pro defeat.
09.35 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila – Ali v Frazier
Muhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.
10.25 Underdogs: Golf: The Open: Official Film 2003
He couldn't, could he? A late charge from old stager Nick Faldo during the closing stages at Royal St George’s saw him roar up the field.
11.25 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Episode 4
Could he make it a hat-trick? Having triumphed in both 2002 and 2003, Poland's Mariusz Pudzianowski hoped to take the crown yet again in China.
11.55 Overseas Legends – Vialli: FA Premier League: Barnsley v Chelsea 1997/1998
Vialli began the 1990s as Sampdoria and Italy's talisman. He closed out the decade as Chelsea's player/manager – and scored goals all along the way.
12.25 Ali Special: Ali's 65
The Ali initiative comes to a conclusion with a final special featuring 65 things we believe everyone should know about Muhammad Ali.
13.20 Behind the Fights: Roberto Duran: The Early Years
The 'Hands of Stone' fighting machine held four different titles during his prime, and handed Sugar Ray Leonard his first ever pro defeat.
14.10 Overseas Legends – Vialli: FA Premier League: Barnsley v Chelsea 1997/1998
Vialli began the 1990s as Sampdoria and Italy's talisman. He closed out the decade as Chelsea's player/manager – and scored goals all along the way.
14.40 Underdogs: Golf: The Open: Official Film 2003
He couldn't, could he? A late charge from old stager Nick Faldo during the closing stages at Royal St George’s saw him roar up the field.
15.40 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila – Ali v Frazier
Muhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.
16.30 Ali Special: Ali's 65
The Ali initiative comes to a conclusion with a final special featuring 65 things we believe everyone should know about Muhammad Ali.
17.25 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Episode 5
Could he make it a hat-trick? Having triumphed in both 2002 and 2003, Poland's Mariusz Pudzianowski hoped to take the crown yet again in China.
17.50 Underdogs: Golf: The Open: Official Film 2003
He couldn't, could he? A late charge from old stager Nick Faldo during the closing stages at Royal St George’s saw him roar up the field.
18.50 Overseas Legends – Vialli: FA Premier League: Barnsley v Chelsea 1997/1998
Vialli began the 1990s as Sampdoria and Italy's talisman. He closed out the decade as Chelsea's player/manager – and scored goals all along the way.
19.20 Underdogs: Euro Matches – Europe: 1992 Final, Denmark v Germany
Denmark amazingly made it to the Euro 92 final, despite only being allowed in at the last minute. Now they had to beat Klinsmann's Germany.
20.20 Overseas Legends – Ljungberg: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2001/2002
Without irony, the Arsenal fans cried 'give it to Barthez' on this November afternoon at Highbury, where even Thierry Henry felt guilty about scoring.
20.50 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila – Ali v Frazier
Muhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.
21.45 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Quarter-Final, USA v Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico had come a long way to be able to compete against Chuck Daly's 'Dream Team'. This match features Michael Jordan.
22.45 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, CIS v Croatia
A strong Croatia team played well to ensure an appearance in the final against the USA. The CIS had to settle for the bronze medal play-off.
00.20 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Episode 5
Could he make it a hat-trick? Having triumphed in both 2002 and 2003, Poland's Mariusz Pudzianowski hoped to take the crown yet again in China.
00.50 Overseas Legends – Ljungberg: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2001/2002
Without irony, the Arsenal fans cried 'give it to Barthez' on this November afternoon at Highbury, where even Thierry Henry felt guilty about scoring.
01.20 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila – Ali v Frazier
Muhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.
02.20 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Quarter-Final, USA v Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico had come a long way to be able to compete against Chuck Daly's 'Dream Team'. This match features Michael Jordan.
03.20 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, CIS v Croatia
A strong Croatia team played well to ensure an appearance in the final against the USA. The CIS had to settle for the bronze medal play-off.
05.00 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Episode 5
Could he make it a hat-trick? Having triumphed in both 2002 and 2003, Poland's Mariusz Pudzianowski hoped to take the crown yet again in China.
05.30 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila – Ali v Frazier
Muhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.
Friday
2 October 2009
06.25 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Quarter-Final, USA v Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico had come a long way to be able to compete against Chuck Daly's 'Dream Team'. This match features Michael Jordan.
07.25 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, CIS v Croatia
A strong Croatia team played well to ensure an appearance in the final against the USA. The CIS had to settle for the bronze medal play-off.
09.00 Overseas Legends – Ljungberg: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2001/2002
Without irony, the Arsenal fans cried 'give it to Barthez' on this November afternoon at Highbury, where even Thierry Henry felt guilty about scoring.
09.25 Underdogs: Euro Matches – Europe: 1992 Final, Denmark v Germany
Denmark amazingly made it to the Euro 92 final, despite only being allowed in at the last minute. Now they had to beat Klinsmann's Germany.
10.25 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Episode 5
Could he make it a hat-trick? Having triumphed in both 2002 and 2003, Poland's Mariusz Pudzianowski hoped to take the crown yet again in China.
10.55 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila – Ali v Frazier
Muhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.
11.50 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Quarter-Final, USA v Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico had come a long way to be able to compete against Chuck Daly's 'Dream Team'. This match features Michael Jordan.
12.50 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, CIS v Croatia
A strong Croatia team played well to ensure an appearance in the final against the USA. The CIS had to settle for the bronze medal play-off.
14.25 Overseas Legends – Ljungberg: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2001/2002
Without irony, the Arsenal fans cried 'give it to Barthez' on this November afternoon at Highbury, where even Thierry Henry felt guilty about scoring.
14.50 ESPN Big Fights: Thrilla in Manila – Ali v Frazier
Muhammad Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' heavyweight fight. Considered to be Ali's best display in the ring after his exile.
15.40 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Quarter-Final, USA v Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico had come a long way to be able to compete against Chuck Daly's 'Dream Team'. This match features Michael Jordan.
16.35 Overseas Legends – Ljungberg: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2001/2002
Without irony, the Arsenal fans cried 'give it to Barthez' on this November afternoon at Highbury, where even Thierry Henry felt guilty about scoring.
17.00 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Final
The big day arrives for Poland's superstar Mariusz Pudzianowski in the final of the 2005 competition. Can he win the title for the third time?
17.55 Underdogs: Euro Matches – Europe: 1992 Final, Denmark v Germany
Denmark amazingly made it to the Euro 92 final, despite only being allowed in at the last minute. Now they had to beat Klinsmann's Germany.
18.55 Overseas Legends – Ljungberg: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2001/2002
Without irony, the Arsenal fans cried 'give it to Barthez' on this November afternoon at Highbury, where even Thierry Henry felt guilty about scoring.
19.20 Underdogs: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: Arsenal v Real Zaragoza, 1995
The 1995 Cup Winners' Cup final between Arsenal and Zaragoza has gained legendary status, after its extraordinary ending produced a legendary chant.
20.20 Overseas Legends – Keane: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 1999/2000
Highbury was the venue for an entire generation of incendiary matches between rival managers Wenger and Ferguson in the late '90s and early '00s.
20.50 ESPN Big Fights: Muhammad Ali v Folley, 1967
Ali's last fight before being drafted for Vietnam. The 25-year-old defends his title against 34-year-old Folley at Madison Square Gardens.
21.45 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, USA v Lithuania
The United States 'Dream Team' books its place in the final against Croatia. The US team includes Bird, Ewing, Jordan and 'Magic' Johnson.
22.45 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Final, USA v Croatia
It's the last game for the 'Dream Team' at Barcelona. Can Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing keep up their invincible performances?
00.10 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Final
The big day arrives for Poland's superstar Mariusz Pudzianowski in the final of the 2005 competition. Can he win the title for the third time?
01.05 Overseas Legends – Keane: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 1999/2000
Highbury was the venue for an entire generation of incendiary matches between rival managers Wenger and Ferguson in the late '90s and early '00s.
01.35 ESPN Big Fights: Muhammad Ali v Folley, 1967
Ali's last fight before being drafted for Vietnam. The 25-year-old defends his title against 34-year-old Folley at Madison Square Gardens.
02.20 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, USA v Lithuania
The United States 'Dream Team' books its place in the final against Croatia. The US team includes Bird, Ewing, Jordan and 'Magic' Johnson.
03.20 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Final, USA v Croatia
It's the last game for the 'Dream Team' at Barcelona. Can Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing keep up their invincible performances?
05.00 World's Strongest Man, 2005: Final
The big day arrives for Poland's superstar Mariusz Pudzianowski in the final of the 2005 competition. Can he win the title for the third time?
05.55 ESPN Big Fights: Muhammad Ali v Folley, 1967
Ali's last fight before being drafted for Vietnam. The 25-year-old defends his title against 34-year-old Folley at Madison Square Gardens.
Saturday
3 October 2009
06.50 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, USA v Lithuania
The United States 'Dream Team' books its place in the final against Croatia. The US team includes Bird, Ewing, Jordan and 'Magic' Johnson.
07.50 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Final, USA v Croatia
It's the last game for the 'Dream Team' at Barcelona. Can Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing keep up their invincible performances?
09.15 Overseas Legends – Keane: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 1999/2000
Highbury was the venue for an entire generation of incendiary matches between rival managers Wenger and Ferguson in the late '90s and early '00s.
09.45 Underdogs: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: Arsenal v Real Zaragoza, 1995
The 1995 Cup Winners' Cup final between Arsenal and Zaragoza has gained legendary status, after its extraordinary ending produced a legendary chant.
10.40 FA Premier League: Liverpool v Chelsea 2005/2006
An afternoon to remember for all Chelsea supporters as the Blues run riot at Anfield. This is why they won two consecutive Premier League titles.
11.10 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Quarter-Final, USA v Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico had come a long way to be able to compete against Chuck Daly's 'Dream Team'. This match features Michael Jordan.
12.10 Olympic Basketball: Barcelona, 1992: Men's Semi-Final, CIS v Croatia
A strong Croatia team played well to ensure an appearance in the final against the USA. The CIS had to settle for the bronze medal play-off.
13.45 Ali Special: Ali Rap
Muhammad Ali has been dubbed 'the founder of rap music', as he entertained and enlightened us with his profound, poetic and rhythmic statements.
14.35 Ali Special: Ali's Dozen
This programme features the legendary Muhammad Ali's best and most important rounds, as selected by the great man himself.
15.25 Ali Special: Ali's 65
The Ali initiative comes to a conclusion with a final special featuring 65 things we believe everyone should know about Muhammad Ali.
16.15 Behind the Fights: Rocky Marciano
A compelling look at fights in the career of the only undefeated heavyweight champion, the great Rocky Marciano.
17.05 Behind the Fights: Madison Square Garden Fights, Part 1
Featuring Dempsey, Brennan, Gavilan and Graham at the legendary New York venue.