Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: BBC One
Type: Talk Show
Rating: 7.6/10
Match of the Day
Overview
BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
This production, originally released in 1964, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Talk Show series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Talk, News genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 62 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Talk and News.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Seasons
Season 1964/65
37 Episodes • Aired 1964-08-22
Match of the Day begins on 22 August 1964, for coverage of Liverpool versus Arsenal. Kenneth Wolstenholme opens the programme with the words: "Welcome to Match of the Day, the first of a weekly series coming to you every Saturday on BBC TWO. As you can hear we're in Beatleville for this Liverpool versus Arsenal match." The programme began on BBC TWO where it remained until 1966.
Season 1965/66
33 Episodes • Aired 1965-10-02
Despite attempts by some clubs to prevent its return due to fear over ticket sales, Match of the Day returned to the BBC in October 1965 two months after the start of the new season. The duration of each programme had been reduced to 45 minutes in length and it could no longer be broadcast before 10.00pm.
Season 1966/67
40 Episodes • Aired 1966-08-20
In the year that saw England win the World Cup, Match of the Day moves to BBC ONE.
Season 1967/68
42 Episodes • Aired 1967-08-05
Once again, protracted negotiations during the summer ensured the return of the show. In order to secure the deal the BBC had to agree to broadcast five matches from Division Two and two from Divisions Three or Four as well as the 23 Division One games that they wanted.
Season 1968/69
38 Episodes • Aired 1968-08-03
Grandstand presenter David Coleman begins regularly presenting Match of the Day.
