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George Best in His Own Words
- Narrated by: George Best
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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George Best in His Own Words
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Publisher's Summary
This selection of BBC archive interviews with celebrated footballer George Best begins in the 1970s, when Best is enjoying success at a young age. It continues into the 1980s, by which time he has become a husband and father and has also had to come to terms with his alcoholism. Career and personal highs and lows are discussed, along with recollections of his upbringing and reflections on relationships, drinking and his deep passion for football. Final comments are heard in an interview with Nicky Campbell from 2000.
The interviews included are:
The World of George Best, BBC Television (first broadcast 11th February 1970).
Parkinson, BBC One (first broadcast 17th February 1973).
Sport on Two, BBC Radio 2 (first broadcast 19th September 1981).
The John Dunn Show, BBC Radio 2 (first broadcast 21st September 1981).
Motives, BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 25th July 1983).
A Word With Williams, BBC Radio (first broadcast 6th January 1985).
Nicky Campbell, BBC Radio 1 (first broadcast 1st January 2000).
Please note: due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.