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- The first regular football programme on television, Match of the Day, began on 22 August 1964, at the start of the 1964-65 season. The identity of the match – Liverpool v Arsenal - was kept secret until 4.00pm, by agreement with the Football League, who feared crowds would stay at home to watch it.
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The first regular football programme on television, Match of the Day, began on 22 August 1964, at the start of the 1964-65 season. The identity of the match – Liverpool v Arsenal - was kept...
Aug 22, 2024 · On August 22, 1964, legendary commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme was at Anfield to introduce the first episode of a new weekly television show. Little did he, or anyone else, suspect Match of the Day was destined to develop into a cornerstone of Saturday nights for generations of football fans.
The first edition of Match of the Day was scheduled for broadcast on BBC Two at 18.30, 22nd August 1964. At the last moment, due to pressure from the Football League Management Committee,...
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