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Monday
1 February 2010
06.00ESPN Big Fights: Muhammad Ali
Focusing on heavyweight Muhammad Ali, probably the greatest fighter ever seen. In this programme, Ali fights Chuck Wepner and Joe Bugner.
07.00US Open: 1984 Ladies' Final, Martina Navratilova v Chris Evert-Lloyd
Two fine players battle it out again for the US title. Having met the year before, Navratilova is keen to assert her superiority over Evert-Lloyd.
08.30Exclusively Not Live: 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.
09.00Exclusively Not Live: FA Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United 2004/2005
Sparks flew before, during and after this fiery encounter. Arsenal, looking to continue their great home form, face a Ronaldo-inspired Man United.
09.30Russian Night: The Moscow Football Disaster
Years prior to England's era-defining Hillsborough disaster, Russia endured (and hushed up) its own crowd catastrophe. Only now is the truth emerging.
10.30FIFA World Cup Official Films: 1966
Hosts England reached the final for the first time, and met bitter rivals West Germany. Fans were not let down, as they witnessed a thrilling match.
12.15ESPN Big Fights: Muhammad Ali
Focusing on heavyweight Muhammad Ali, probably the greatest fighter ever seen. In this programme, Ali fights Chuck Wepner and Joe Bugner.
13.15US Open: 1984 Ladies' Final, Martina Navratilova v Chris Evert-Lloyd
Two fine players battle it out again for the US title. Having met the year before, Navratilova is keen to assert her superiority over Evert-Lloyd.
14.45Exclusively Not Live: 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.
15.15Russian Night: The Moscow Football Disaster
Years prior to England's era-defining Hillsborough disaster, Russia endured (and hushed up) its own crowd catastrophe. Only now is the truth emerging.
16.15FIFA World Cup Official Films: 1966
Hosts England reached the final for the first time, and met bitter rivals West Germany. Fans were not let down, as they witnessed a thrilling match.
18.00Rugby World Cup: Dream XV
The countdown is now under way to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and ESPN aims to whet its viewers' appetites by constructing the sport's best-ever team.
19.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Arsenal
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Arsenal's greatest feature today.
20.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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...
20.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea 1999/2000
Man Utd were on the verge of their sixth title in eight years, but Champions League-chasing Chelsea had other ideas in this high-scoring spectacle.
21.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Poland v Argentina, Group, 15/06/1974
Poland edged out England in qualifying for World Cup '74 – bringing the Alf Ramsey era to an end – and made a big impression on the German tournament.
22.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1983: Aberdeen FC v Real Madrid CF
With legendary Aberdeen manager Alex Ferguson, the Scots surprise everyone by taking the great Real Madrid into extra time.
23.00German Football: Euro Matches – Europe: 1972 Final, West Germany v USSR
West Germany were at their arrogant best in the final, led by the imperious Franz Beckenbauer and goal machine Gerd Müller.
00.00Rugby World Cup: Dream XV
The countdown is now under way to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and ESPN aims to whet its viewers' appetites by constructing the sport's best-ever team.
01.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Arsenal
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Arsenal's greatest feature today.
02.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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...
02.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea 1999/2000
Man Utd were on the verge of their sixth title in eight years, but Champions League-chasing Chelsea had other ideas in this high-scoring spectacle.
03.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Poland v Argentina, Group, 15/06/1974
Poland edged out England in qualifying for World Cup '74 – bringing the Alf Ramsey era to an end – and made a big impression on the German tournament.
04.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1983: Aberdeen FC v Real Madrid CF
With legendary Aberdeen manager Alex Ferguson, the Scots surprise everyone by taking the great Real Madrid into extra time.
05.00Rugby World Cup: Dream XV
The countdown is now under way to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and ESPN aims to whet its viewers' appetites by constructing the sport's best-ever team.
Tuesday
2 February 2010
06.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Arsenal
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Arsenal's greatest feature today.
07.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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...
07.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea 1999/2000
Man Utd were on the verge of their sixth title in eight years, but Champions League-chasing Chelsea had other ideas in this high-scoring spectacle.
08.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Poland v Argentina, Group, 15/06/1974
Poland edged out England in qualifying for World Cup '74 – bringing the Alf Ramsey era to an end – and made a big impression on the German tournament.
09.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1983: Aberdeen FC v Real Madrid CF
With legendary Aberdeen manager Alex Ferguson, the Scots surprise everyone by taking the great Real Madrid into extra time.
10.00German Football: Euro Matches – Europe: 1972 Final, West Germany v USSR
West Germany were at their arrogant best in the final, led by the imperious Franz Beckenbauer and goal machine Gerd Müller.
11.00Rugby World Cup: Dream XV
The countdown is now under way to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and ESPN aims to whet its viewers' appetites by constructing the sport's best-ever team.
12.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Arsenal
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Arsenal's greatest feature today.
13.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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...
13.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea 1999/2000
Man Utd were on the verge of their sixth title in eight years, but Champions League-chasing Chelsea had other ideas in this high-scoring spectacle.
14.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Poland v Argentina, Group, 15/06/1974
Poland edged out England in qualifying for World Cup '74 – bringing the Alf Ramsey era to an end – and made a big impression on the German tournament.
15.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1983: Aberdeen FC v Real Madrid CF
With legendary Aberdeen manager Alex Ferguson, the Scots surprise everyone by taking the great Real Madrid into extra time.
16.00German Football: Euro Matches – Europe: 1972 Final, West Germany v USSR
West Germany were at their arrogant best in the final, led by the imperious Franz Beckenbauer and goal machine Gerd Müller.
17.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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...
17.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea 1999/2000
Man Utd were on the verge of their sixth title in eight years, but Champions League-chasing Chelsea had other ideas in this high-scoring spectacle.
18.00Rugby World Cup: 2003, France v Scotland
A pool match capable of deciding Scotland's World Cup destiny, the proud rugby nation know that they'll have to be at their best to contain France.
18.30Legend on Legend – Rugby: Sella on Sella
'The strength of a bull but the touch of a piano player': Philippe Sella looks back at his astonishing, record-breaking career.
19.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Chelsea
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Chelsea's greatest feature today.
20.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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.
20.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal 2000/2001
Perma-smiling Caribbean king Dwight Yorke ran riot after moving to Manchester United and playing in front of world football's most creative midfield.
21.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Netherlands v Brazil, 2nd Round, 03/07/1974
A rarely-seen clash between two truly classic sides from 1974's World Cup second round. Reigning champs Brazil – minus Pelé – face Cruyff's Holland.
22.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1960: Real Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt
It has been described as the greatest game of all time. On a warm, windswept night in Glasgow, May 18th 1960, it was a date for records to be broken.
23.00German Football: UEFA Football Finals: 1975 European Cup Final: Bayern Munich v Leeds United
The end of the match and the winners' lap of honour was disrupted by seats thrown by spectators, so yes, this was a fiercely contested 1975 final!
00.00Rugby World Cup: 2003, France v Scotland
A pool match capable of deciding Scotland's World Cup destiny, the proud rugby nation know that they'll have to be at their best to contain France.
00.30Legend on Legend – Rugby: Sella on Sella
'The strength of a bull but the touch of a piano player': Philippe Sella looks back at his astonishing, record-breaking career.
01.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Chelsea
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Chelsea's greatest feature today.
02.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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.
02.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal 2000/2001
Perma-smiling Caribbean king Dwight Yorke ran riot after moving to Manchester United and playing in front of world football's most creative midfield.
03.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Netherlands v Brazil, 2nd Round, 03/07/1974
A rarely-seen clash between two truly classic sides from 1974's World Cup second round. Reigning champs Brazil – minus Pelé – face Cruyff's Holland.
04.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1960: Real Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt
It has been described as the greatest game of all time. On a warm, windswept night in Glasgow, May 18th 1960, it was a date for records to be broken.
05.00Rugby World Cup: 2003, France v Scotland
A pool match capable of deciding Scotland's World Cup destiny, the proud rugby nation know that they'll have to be at their best to contain France.
05.30Legend on Legend – Rugby: Sella on Sella
'The strength of a bull but the touch of a piano player': Philippe Sella looks back at his astonishing, record-breaking career.
Wednesday
3 February 2010
06.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Chelsea
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Chelsea's greatest feature today.
07.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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.
07.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal 2000/2001
Perma-smiling Caribbean king Dwight Yorke ran riot after moving to Manchester United and playing in front of world football's most creative midfield.
08.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Netherlands v Brazil, 2nd Round, 03/07/1974
A rarely-seen clash between two truly classic sides from 1974's World Cup second round. Reigning champs Brazil – minus Pelé – face Cruyff's Holland.
09.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1960: Real Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt
It has been described as the greatest game of all time. On a warm, windswept night in Glasgow, May 18th 1960, it was a date for records to be broken.
10.00German Football: UEFA Football Finals: 1975 European Cup Final: Bayern Munich v Leeds United
The end of the match and the winners' lap of honour was disrupted by seats thrown by spectators, so yes, this was a fiercely contested 1975 final!
11.00Rugby World Cup: 2003, France v Scotland
A pool match capable of deciding Scotland's World Cup destiny, the proud rugby nation know that they'll have to be at their best to contain France.
11.30Legend on Legend – Rugby: Sella on Sella
'The strength of a bull but the touch of a piano player': Philippe Sella looks back at his astonishing, record-breaking career.
12.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Chelsea
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Chelsea's greatest feature today.
13.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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.
13.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal 2000/2001
Perma-smiling Caribbean king Dwight Yorke ran riot after moving to Manchester United and playing in front of world football's most creative midfield.
14.00FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Netherlands v Brazil, 2nd Round, 03/07/1974
A rarely-seen clash between two truly classic sides from 1974's World Cup second round. Reigning champs Brazil – minus Pelé – face Cruyff's Holland.
15.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1960: Real Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt
It has been described as the greatest game of all time. On a warm, windswept night in Glasgow, May 18th 1960, it was a date for records to be broken.
16.00German Football: UEFA Football Finals: 1975 European Cup Final: Bayern Munich v Leeds United
The end of the match and the winners' lap of honour was disrupted by seats thrown by spectators, so yes, this was a fiercely contested 1975 final!
17.00Exclusively Not Live: FA 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.
17.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal 2000/2001
Perma-smiling Caribbean king Dwight Yorke ran riot after moving to Manchester United and playing in front of world football's most creative midfield.
18.00Rugby World Cup: 2003, England v Wales
It's the quarter-final stage, and no Welsh team has surely been more motivated in attempting to pull off a surprise victory against their old rivals.
19.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Liverpool
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Liverpool's greatest feature today.
20.00Exclusively Not Live: FA Premier League: Chelsea v Arsenal 1997/1998
Wenger's first full season at Arsenal was personified in this exciting, high-scoring derby that ended in the most spectacular and unlikely fashion.
20.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Middlesbrough 2003/2004
During three separate spells on Teeside, a tiny Brazilian thrilled appreciative English audiences. This match comes from the Samba star's closing era.
21.00FIFA 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.
22.00Spain in Europe: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1989: Barcelona v Sampdoria
Barcelona should be confident as they have a star-studded line-up including Gary Lineker and Julio Salinas, but this doesn't translate to the pitch.
23.00German Football: UEFA Football Finals: European Cup Final 1976: Bayern München v AS Saint-Etienne
The 1976 European Cup Final saw the traditional 'grudge match' between France and Germany represented by their top club sides in this exciting match.
00.00Rugby World Cup: 2003, England v Wales
It's the quarter-final stage, and no Welsh team has surely been more motivated in attempting to pull off a surprise victory against their old rivals.
01.00The Magic of the FA Cup: Greatest Players: Liverpool
England's legendary knock-out competition has often inspired career-best performances from world-famous players. Liverpool's greatest feature today.
02.00Exclusively Not Live: FA Premier League: Chelsea v Arsenal 1997/1998
Wenger's first full season at Arsenal was personified in this exciting, high-scoring derby that ended in the most spectacular and unlikely fashion.
02.30Premier League Stars: FA Premier League: Manchester United v Middlesbrough 2003/2004
During three separate spells on Teeside, a tiny Brazilian thrilled appreciative English audiences. This match comes from the Samba star's closing era.
03.00FIFA 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.