About this season
BT Sport Films is a series of documentaries offering insight into why sport matters to elite sportsmen and women and fans.
Episodes (8)
1. An Ordinary Hero: The Mike Hailwood Story
Aired 26 March 2014 • 60 min
‘Mike Hailwood: An Ordinary Hero’ focuses on a unique and legendary career of a man who in most circles within the world of motorsport is regarded as one of the most naturally gifted motorcycle riders in history. As well as featuring touching interviews with Hailwood’s widow Pauline and son David, who was also with his father and sister on the night of their deaths, this feature length documentary includes exclusive interviews with a host of star names from the world of motorsport. Legendary names such as John Surtees, Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart, Murray Walker and Carl Fogarty will all give their unique perspectives and memories of Hailwood’s unforgettable contribution to motorsport. Using interviews, archive material, music and originally shot footage from the 1960s and 70s, the film takes looks back to the hedonistic days of motorsport in ‘Mike The Bike’s’ legendary era, charting his achievements as well as his unique character.
2. Walk On
Aired 14 April 2014 • 60 min
The film focuses on the iconic song ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, an anthem that can be heard ringing out from stands throughout the footballing world, and in particular at Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC. This documentary film explores the song’s rise, from its origins on Broadway via Anfield to eventually become arguably the most famous football song in the world. Although most obviously associated with Liverpool FC and Celtic FC, the song is also the club anthem for Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, St Pauli and FC Tokyo to name but a few. First-hand accounts of the song’s importance are gathered in interviews with current Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard; ex-Anfield defender Jamie Carragher; Liverpool legends Kenny Dalglish, Ian St John and Phil Thompson; and from the likes of ex-Celtic men Jimmy McGovern, Tom Boyd and Joe McBride.
3. Football Outposts: Europe
Aired 11 May 2014 • 60 min
A journey to various European football outposts, witnessing what it takes to be a supporter at all levels of the game.
4. The Beautiful Game
Aired 19 May 2014 • 60 min
A look at how football influences the continent of Africa
5. Supporters United
Aired 7 August 2014 • 60 min
Hibernian manager Alan Stubbs looks at the work done for children and young people in Scotland by cancer charity CLIC Sargent and meets those who have benefited from their support.
6. The Supporters Club: Brian O'Driscoll
Aired 13 October 2014 • 60 min
Former Leinster and Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll examines the impact that sport is having on social deprivation across the city of Belfast.
7. Fighting For Peace
Aired 15 October 2014 • 60 min
Commonwealth heptathlete champion Louise Hazel travels to Cape Town to learn about the work of Fight for Peace, a charity that addresses social problems in the Cape Flats region.
8. The Crazy Gang
Aired 26 December 2014 • 60 min
A look at the story of success achieved by Wimbledon FC in the 1980s, who were affectionately known as the Crazy Gang due to some of their antics off the field.