John Motson

John Motson

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John Motson

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Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
Himself
Sue Barker meets legendary commentator Barry Davies to reflect on his outstanding career as the voice of Sport during more than 50 years at the BBC.
Fergie Vs Wenger: The Feud
Self
The rivalry between Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger remains famous for being one of the fiercest in the history of British football. It was the feud between two titans of the sport which defined the Premier League era. Including revealing interviews from former players Paul Scholes, Philip Neville, Sol Campbell, Martin Keown and Andrew Cole.
Alan Shearer's Euro 96: When Football Came Home
Himself
Alan Shearer looks back at England's Euro '96 campaign and their eventual defeat on penalties to their arch rivals Germany in the semi-final.
Hillsborough
Self (Archival Voice)
A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
Goal! III : Taking On The World
Self
Mexican footballer Santiago Muñez, along with his best friends and England national team players Charlie Braithwaite and Liam Adams, are selected for their respective national teams at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals in Germany.
Flushed Away
Football Commentator (voice)
London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for a madcap adventure deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis, where Roddy meets the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey.
Animal Games
Commentator
As the human world gathers to stage the Olympic Games, this programme looks at what would happen if animals were to do the same. Competitors from the mammal, bird, insect, reptile and fish nations are scaled to human size as they compete in Olympic events. On screen BBC sport graphics impart facts and figures, with commentary from John Motson and Jonathan Pearce.
Boys From Brazil: The Official BBC History of the Brazilian World Cup Team 1930-1986
Narrator
Here, for the first time, is the complete record of Brazil's most enthralling games, including the sparkling World Cup Finals of 1958 and 1970 and two of the most dramatic matches ever played: Brazil v Italy in 1982 and their quarter final against France in 1986.
Yesterday's Hero
TV Interviewer & Commentator
Successful soccer player Rod Turner spirals into drunken self-pity until he develops a friendship with an inspirational orphan and a beautiful singer. Learning from them what truly matters in life, Rod regroups and returns to form.
Boys from Brazil
History of the Brazilian national football team from 1930 to 1986.