About this season
Documentary series looking at the maverick players from four sporting areas: Boxing, Snooker, Darts and Motorsport.
Episodes (4)
1. The Snooker Mavericks
Aired 31 March 2016 • 60 min
A look at how the sport turned from a niche interest in the 1960s and 70s into a mainstream event, thanks largely to players such as Alex Higgins - whose style of play and personal life led to a boom in the 80s - Jimmy White and Ronnie O'Sullivan.
2. The Motorsport Mavericks
Aired 7 April 2016 • 60 min
Gabriel Clarke presents a guide through a gallery of top-level racers who have provided some of the most memorable thrills and spills. Including archive footage and interviews with Barry Sheene, James Hunt, Colin Chapman, Joey Dunlop and Jason Plato, along with contributions from Matt Neal, Steve Parrish, Steve Plater, Mark Blundell and James Allen.
3. The Boxing Mavericks
Aired 14 April 2016 • 60 min
A look at some of the most interesting characters in the sport's history, featuring footage and interviews with the likes of boxers Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn and Tyson Fury, and promoters Don King and Eddie Hearn.
4. The Darts Mavericks
Aired 21 April 2016 • 60 min
A look at the rise of darts, which was once considered a pub game but is now a sport watched all around the world. Featuring footage and contributions from the likes of Eric Bristow, Bobby George, Jocky Wilson, Alan Evans, Sid Waddell and John Lowe.